Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
uncollected rent after foreclosure
As a landlord who went through foreclosure, can I file civil suit against former tenants for rent they did not pay? They were fully aware of the foreclosure status when the took possession of property.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: uncollected rent after foreclosure
As Mr. Cohen has explained, it is probably not worth it. Stick with his advice.
Re: uncollected rent after foreclosure
If the tenants were at the property before the foreclosure, you can seek compensation for the rent. If the tenants held over after the foreclosure, since the property is no longer yours, you cannot collect rent.
Of course, you must weigh whether it's worth the cost of a court fight, and consider whether the tenants have any assets that could satisfy a judgment if you obtain one.
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