Yes, you would need to file a motion in court to stop the foreclosure, find a good Real Estate Attorney here in Florida I have several, message me directly if you need a great recommendation.

http://www.constitution.org/bouv/bouvier_s.htm (sorry for lack of MLA Style works cited ...no time fo dat :D)Submit your motions onto the docket prior to your case. 

There is no definition I've ever found for "small multi-family" maybe a Realtor put one up on Wiki, but we generally go by HUD and federal code, mortgage program definitions as they are uniform.

But if your doing business people know and understand that your in control of these assets.. then your going to spend much money filing motions in limmine  (sp)  As for the Estate planning I think that is very needed for those with very large ( as you state multimillionaires)  and the main purpose is for tax treatment for the heirs..

I was told that for that court date I will need a form filled out called Motion & Order in Special Process.

What I didn't realize is that the room sensors are also motion activated (Nest has sensors but they only measure temp not occupance/motion). 

We are providing a public service.And it is true, there are people who abuse the ESA registration - Mike is again spot on with how to channel everyone's collective frustration with this into demanding legislation and uniform guidelines. 

Unless trustee has filed motion under 109g hearing, best plan is to get seller to file ex-parte petition for voluntary dismissal, escrow will need a certified copy of the order signed by BK judge.As to the matter of the existing lender/servicer, since you'll have an ongoing relationship with them, you'll save yourself much grief and frustration by getting seller(s) to sign a one-page Authorization to Release information containing lender name, loan account #, property address, original borrower name and mailing address, as well as their SSN's and DOB along with wording that they authorize the lender, it's services, agents or assignees to release any and all info to you.This is a CYA doc for lender and intended to protect them from GLB violations.Be sure to ask for copies of original promissory note and current statement. 

I think the zoning issues might be a bit more uniform, but you would definitely want to check with your planning department.

This can be very hard to go through and make uniform.