Am I legally responsible to remove debris and mow the lawn on a home that is in foreclosure?
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Am I legally responsible to remove debris and mow the lawn on a home that is in foreclosure?
I was declared bankrupt 2 years ago. I now live in another state. A home that was a secured debt is now in foreclosure. I received a notice from the county where the home is located that I will be fined if I do not remove debris and mow the lawn. Am I responsible or the company who bought the loan and is foreclosing?
Asked on November 15, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You say the company that bought the loan "is foreclosing." If that means that the foreclosure has not been completed and that you, not this company, are still the owner, then yes, you would be responsible. Until the foreclosure has been consummated and you are no longer the owner of the home, you remain the owner and are therefore legally responsible for it.
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