Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Remove and Disposal of Property in a ForeClosed Home

I am asking this on behalf of some one whose home was foreclosed on. At the time of the foreclosure this person was indisposed and unable to handle business affairs or to remove their property. There was no notice as to when the locks would be changed or the property removed. Had there been this person would have been able to make arrangements to remove his house full of furniture, car and personal belongings. I am trying to find out if there lies a legal obligation with the company who removed his property, the bank or some one. If we can't reclaim the property we would at least like some conpensation for the lose of it. What are the legal steps that should be take to notify the homeowner of property removal.


Asked on 8/22/08, 12:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nicholas Chrisos Nicholas G. Chrisos Attorney at Law

Re: Remove and Disposal of Property in a ForeClosed Home

In theory, there would've been several notices before the sheriff came to remove stuff. I think (but am not 100% sure) that the last notice received in that situation (again, in theory) would've likely been the notice of the confirmation hearing by mail 30 days before the plaintiff would've been entitled to possession. I think compensation for damages at this point is unlikely.

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Answered on 8/22/08, 2:59 pm


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