Eviction after auction

[Ahmed Nijim]

Hello everyone I brought an occupied property From xome.com and the terms and condtion of the sale was clear that they are selling that property as occupied. I tried to talk to whoever live in the property but they refused to talk and wanted to call the police, which is crazy since I own that property now how can I evict them ? ? The property located in Philadelphia, and if anyone know a good evction attorny I can use please let me know? .

[Steve Babiak]

Well, earlier this year a version of "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act" was passed and signed into law by President Trump. So, if the occupants were renters, then they have certain rights under that law.

Ejectment and cash for keys are the other tools at your disposal.

One thing I suggest is that you try to take a look at the court docket / records from the foreclosure lawsuit. Those who fought the lender tooth and nail for years in that lawsuit have an inclination to fight to stay in the house, and they could be more difficult to get out. And find out from neighbors what the story is with those occupants; sometimes that can tip you off as to how to approach getting them out.

Now, Philadelphia does have a new squatters law that has been proposed; not sure if it became effective or not. Once they are out of the property legally (ejectment) and then come back, that is something to keep in mind to possibly make use of.