From: "Tyrone" 
Newsgroups: misc.invest.real-estate
Subject: Re: Anyone have advice on an eviction after foreclosure?
Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 02:11:26 GMT


"Dan"  wrote in message
news:a56fe856.0406011532.44d96a92@posting.google.com...
> Hi everyone,
>
> I just bought my first home at a foreclosure auction today. The
> problem is, the former homeowners still live there, and judging from
> their ugly outburst this afternoon, I don't think they're planning on
> leaving quietly.
>
> I've been searching all afternoon for info on the process, but all I
> can seem to find is evicting someone from a rental property... and I
> do believe it is a slightly different process. Anyone have any
> suggestions on where to start? Will I need a lawyer, or can I do this
> on my own? How long does it usually take? Should I try to "bribe" them
> out of the house before I begin the process? I'm in Massachusetts.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan

Are you telling us that you didn't know the owners were still living
there when you bid on the property?  Are you telling us that you bought
this house without a plan?  If I were you, I would first get insurance.
then I would immediately talk to the local sheriff and show him your
deed.  He may tell you to petition the court for a "Right of Possession"
and come back when you have it in hand.  He will then go and physically
remove these fine folks from your newly acquired home.  Hopefully, the
haven't punched holes in every wall, between every 2X4 and above and
below the fire stops.  By the way Dan, was it the first or the second
mortgage holder than brought the property to the courthouse steps to be
sold?