Replevin Foreclosure In North Carolina
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“Replevin” is a process whereby seized goods may be restored to their owner. In a replevin case, the Plaintiff claims a right to personal property (as opposed to real property/real estate) which has been wrongfully taken or detained by the defendant and seeks to recover that personal property.
Creditors use replevin actions to recover collateral when debtors default on secured loans. For example, a bank might file a replevin action against a borrower to repossess the borrower's car after he missed too many payments.
When filing a replevin suit, the plaintiff must provide evidence that they are the rightful owner of the property in question and that it was taken without justification or consent.
The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. It also requires filing an affidavit in the county or district court where the property is. The affidavit: States that the plaintiff claims rightful ownership or entitlement to possession of the property.
In North Carolina, most foreclosure properties are sold through county sales auctions. Although you can often find listings of available foreclosure homes online, you cannot submit bids online. You must either attend the auction yourself or send your real estate attorney or agent to represent you to place a bid.
The Complaint: The complaint in replevin typically must include: (i) a description of the property to be replevied; (ii) its value; (iii) its location if known; and (iv) the material facts upon which the claim is based – in other words, why the filing party is entitled to seize the property that has been taken.
The Purchaser at the foreclosure sale must allow the tenant to stay at the property until either the end of the existing lease term or one year from the date the purchaser acquires “title” (legal ownership of the property)whichever is sooner. The purchaser is not required to renew the lease.
If your home was sold at a trustee's sale after foreclosure, the highest bidder (usually your lender) becomes the new owner. If you do not leave voluntarily or enter into an agreement with the new owner for more time on the property, the new owner can evict you by the "formal" eviction process.
