Title: The Removal of Personal Property During Property Foreclosure | Home Guides | SF Gate
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The Removal of Personal Property During Property Foreclosure
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Content: At the most you'll have a few months to organize the removal of your property. At the least, it's 35 days before the sheriff comes knocking. Pay attention and start packing. Personal Property Vs. Fixtures
As the property owner, you own all personal property in the residence and are responsible for taking it with you, or disposing of it, when you vacate. This means that when you leave, you're entitled to take all the free-standing appliances, furniture and personal property with you. You cannot take the fixtures that are affixed to the property such as light fixtures, mechanical fixtures, plumbing, window coverings and in-ground landscaping. As a rule of thumb, if removal of the item causes physical damage to the property, consider it a fixture and leave it behind. What Happens During Foreclosure
It's a common misconception that you must leave the property when foreclosure starts, but in fact you can stay in the home right up to the foreclosure auction. The actual foreclosure may take several months from start to finish.