Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: Rental Property has been foreclosed on.

It depends upon the papers with which you have been

served. If you received nothing more than a notice

that your former landlord has lost title to the

property through foreclosure, then you might not

have to move. It is possible that your new landlord

would be quite happy to continue renting the property

to you. Also, it is possible that your lease remains

valid despite the foreclosure.

If your new landlord wants to evict you and if your

lease was junior to your new landlord's lien, then the new

landlord can, indeed, evict you. You would first

receive a 30-day notice to quit the premises, and, if you

didn't, you would then be sued for Unlawful Detainer. As a practical matter

it would take about 50 to 70 days to evict you. That

time period can be extended, but at some cost to you.

I recommend, first, that you contact your new landlord and discuss

your situation with him/her/it. Even if they do want

you to move, you may be able to negotiate a reasonable

amount of time within which to do so. If you can't

reach an agreement, then consult with a local attorney.