Under New Hampshire law, the borrower typically receives just one warning about the foreclosure sale: a notice of sale. The lender has to personally serve the notice of sale to the borrower or mail it at least 45 days before the sale and publish it in a newspaper once a week for three weeks before the sale. (N.H. Rev.
If you and the former owner cannot reach an agreement, you can serve the former owner with a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer. Your complaint can ask the court for an order evicting the former owner and giving you possession of the property.
The tenant can stay for at least 90 days or for the rest of the lease, whichever is greater. But, if the new owner plans to live in the property, then the tenant only has the right to remain in the property for 90 days. The law applies to all foreclosures on all residential properties.
Generally speaking, homeowners are considered to be legal tenants until a formal eviction occurs. Examples of common events that can happen after the foreclosure has been filed include: The homeowner pays off their mortgage debt or overdue payments and reclaims their house through redemption.
How Long Does Foreclosure Take? In Georgia, the foreclosure process can vary depending on your circumstances. However, on average, it takes about one to three weeks to complete. If your property was sold at a foreclosure auction, the eviction process takes about 14 to 30 days.
A Notice of Intention to Foreclose is your lender telling you that they are planning to foreclose on your property because you are behind on your mortgage payments.