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: You become a tenant in the property. The new owners cannot kick you out and change the locks without violating your rights as a tenant. The new owner also cannot remove your personal property from the residence without your permission. If you vacate the property after foreclosure, take all personal property with you. If you leave it behind when you vacate, the new owner must store your abandoned personal property for a limited period and you would become responsible for the storage bill. 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.