Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Foreclosure

The Banks Rep Came and changed my locks on my house . He declared that my house was abandoned. I had a $60,000.00 dollar care in the garage and my well groomed and well fed dogs.

My lights and water were off as I just could not pay my bills.

He claimed that my door was wide open which is a bald face lie.

Help!!


Asked on 3/08/08, 10:26 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Foreclosure

Foreclosure is not done by changing locks; neither is eviction. Even if this person legitimately represents a lender, his conduct was improper (at least based on the facts given) and could perhaps be prosecuted or sued upon as trespass. I wonder, however, why you have a $60,000 automobile yet cannot pay your electric bill. There is more to this story, I'm sure!

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Answered on 3/09/08, 6:13 pm
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Foreclosure

Is the property sold? If not call me and we can help. If it was already sold, you can sue for wrongful eviction and get a court order allowing you back into the premises until you are properly evicted.

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Answered on 3/08/08, 11:50 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Foreclosure

Even a bank has to go through the legal process of evicting the former owner of a house, like every other eviction. They have to serve you with appropriate notice and if you don't move, have to go to court. Sounds like you might have a good lawsuit against the bank. Talk to a lawyer in your neighborhood immediately about how to get access to your vehicle and animals.

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Answered on 3/08/08, 10:36 am


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