Q: I have recently bought a property from a sheriff auction. Found out that the son of the former owner lives there.
He isn't a tenant and he isn't a former owner. Need to make sure which writ of possession do I need to file and what is the difference. There is the write of possession in a foreclosure case. And a writ of possession for an illegal occupant. Also how long does this process take? I have to move out of my rental my self and don't have much time. Also this guy is causing significant damage to the property. How can I stop this?
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A: Any time, prior to purchasing a foreclosure, you need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure attorney, who will have the expertise to help you avoid problems with foreclosed properties, which can have devastating financial consequences for the uneducated and unprepared. Now you need to retain a landlord-tenant attorney to handle this matter. Good luck.
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