Are squatters legally removed from properties before they go to Auction?

Question

Hello, I live in California and was considering buying a foreclosed home.
Would I be responsible for evicting the squatters, or would the bank
foreclosing on the property legally remove them before me taking official ownership?

Is there any way to know if the property has squatters when bidding on the property
at auction?

Is there any way to know if the property has squatters when bidding on the propertyat auction?

Chris Seveney · Answer

@John Michaels

The buyer is responsible for removing prior owners, tenants, squatters etc

It is pretty easy to tell if a property is occupied assuming you are physically going to them prior to bidding.

Chris Seveney · Answer

@John Michaels

It depends on area and location. In most states you can evict / give 90 days notice to anyone in the property

I would get with an attorney to understand the process as some states are very different than others

Are squatters legally removed from properties before they go to Auction?

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