Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
Hello, my co-op apt was foreclosed on today. How long before I will be evicted? Also is there any way to save my credit somewhat and just give the keys back to avoid an eviction on my record? Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
There were a few statements tha need clarification. A coop unit is not foreclosed. Was the entire building foreclosed or do you own a condo instead? Your rights are very different in either case.
As for credit, again the answer depends on better info above. Generally it's already too late to fix your credit after the mortgage default. Regarding the eviction, just assuming your unit WAS actually sold today at foreclosure then, depending on the county you're in, a contested post-foreclosure eviction can take anywhere between a
month and much longer depending on your situation and the skill of your lawyer. Often I get clients to remain until the unit is resold.