Title: The Removal of Personal Property During Property Foreclosure | Home Guides | SF Gate
Headings: The Removal of Personal Property During Property Foreclosure
The Removal of Personal Property During Property Foreclosure
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Content: When Foreclosure Becomes Eviction
If you don't leave voluntarily after the foreclosure auction, the new owner must file an unlawful detainer or eviction lawsuit to remove you and your property from the residence. Eviction takes approximately 30 days from start to finish. After the judge issues the eviction, you have five days to remove your property and leave the premises. After the five days, the sheriff issues a lockout and changes the locks. If you still have personal property in the residence, you can recover it within 15 days. Property Recovery in California
According to California Civil Code 1980 through 1991, the new owners must inventory the items left behind and give you the list. They must say how much is owed for storage and how long you have to recover your property. If you miss the deadline, the new owner has additional options. The new owner can sell the items at public auction to cover storage costs and send any additional proceeds to the county treasurer's office, where you have up to a year to claim the money. After a year, you forfeit the money to the county.