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Foreclosure & Evicting Owner in WA State
Hello, I purchased a property in Snohomish County in Washington State at the auction. What's the best and fastest way to evict the owner? She's not happy and may be difficult to work with.
You start with a real estate attorney. Owner needs to legally serve squatters through the professionals. Go to court let judge to decide. Easiest is offer cash for keys. Many do want a lot to move out.
@Jonathan M. I would suggest you start getting some legal representation and then talk to the previous owner. This will allow you to go over the next steps of the process now that the property has been officially foreclosed. Be aware that owners usually have period of time in which to reclaim ownership of the property. This may not be something you are concerned about but it is important to know the laws / rules.
With regards to going through the eviction process, this can take some time. It depends on both how backed up the court is and how aggressive the defense is for the previous owner. Housing Justice Project has been pretty aggressive with their tactics to delay lawful evictions in a lot of cases. If possible, I would suggest looking into negotiating a cash for keys option. This is likely going to be your fastest and least expensive option.
John
Quote from @Sam Shueh:
You start with a real estate attorney. Owner needs to legally serve squatters through the professionals. Go to court let judge to decide. Easiest is offer cash for keys. Many do want a lot to move out.
Thanks Sam!
Quote from @John Barrett:
@Jonathan M. I would suggest you start getting some legal representation and then talk to the previous owner. This will allow you to go over the next steps of the process now that the property has been officially foreclosed. Be aware that owners usually have period of time in which to reclaim ownership of the property. This may not be something you are concerned about but it is important to know the laws / rules.
With regards to going through the eviction process, this can take some time. It depends on both how backed up the court is and how aggressive the defense is for the previous owner. Housing Justice Project has been pretty aggressive with their tactics to delay lawful evictions in a lot of cases. If possible, I would suggest looking into negotiating a cash for keys option. This is likely going to be your fastest and least expensive option.
John
Thank you John! Do you have an eviction lawyer recommendation in Snohomish County that you've worked with in the past?
@Jonathan M. I would reach out to Rob Trickler in Everett @ Trickler Law Offices. That’s who we have used in the past. He is also runs the Washington Landlord Association.
Best of luck as you resolve this situation!
John
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Quote from @John Barrett:
@Jonathan M. I would suggest you start getting some legal representation and then talk to the previous owner. This will allow you to go over the next steps of the process now that the property has been officially foreclosed. Be aware that owners usually have period of time in which to reclaim ownership of the property. This may not be something you are concerned about but it is important to know the laws / rules.
With regards to going through the eviction process, this can take some time. It depends on both how backed up the court is and how aggressive the defense is for the previous owner. Housing Justice Project has been pretty aggressive with their tactics to delay lawful evictions in a lot of cases. If possible, I would suggest looking into negotiating a cash for keys option. This is likely going to be your fastest and least expensive option.
John
depends on what type of foreclosure it was.. if it was mortgage and Sheriff sale then there is a right of redemption.. if it was a Trustee sale ( which most are / were ) then no redemption and you have a holdover.. when i bought foreclosures in WA. I think the folks had about 10 days then you could start eviction if you could not work something out with them.