After a bank forecloses on a home or commercial property, the tenants or new owners often feel unsure about the eviction process that follows. If you are uncertain about the ways to evict a tenant after foreclosure, our attorneys can help you.
How Long Can a Tenant Stay After Foreclosure?
First, you must determine how long the law allows a tenant to remain on the property after foreclosure. The results of this process can vary depending on the relation of the tenant, the previous lease terms, and several additional factors. If federal law does not classify tenants as “bona fide,” you may require them to move within five days. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 allows bona fide tenants to stay for up to 90 days, depending on the circumstances. In certain situations, law or existing leases allow tenants to stay for longer than 90 days. If you aren’t sure how long your tenant can stay, ask our landlord legal services team for clarification.
Notifying the Tenant
Once we determine how long the tenant can legally remain on the property, we notify the tenant of the impending eviction. This takes the painful burden of the eviction process from you and puts it on our capable shoulders. At Smith Knowles, our landlord legal services team offers eviction services in a way that is effective, understanding, and firm. The notification process that is used for tenants residing in property that has been foreclosed is different than the notification process for regular residential evictions. We’ll take care of the whole process, though, so you don’t have to worry about missing the crucial differences.
Let Us Handle Post-foreclosure Evictions
Our team is trained to understand eviction laws and therefore can make the post-foreclosure eviction process go smoothly. When you let us handle the situation, you can rest assured that everything is being taken care of competently. If you need help with a post-foreclosure eviction in Utah, call our landlord legal services team at Smith Knowles today at (801)-476-0303.