What is my recourse regarding the forced sale of real estate?

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What is my recourse regarding the forced sale of real estate?

I had a summary judgement against that resulted in the forced sale of my late mother’s property, on which I have resided for the past 17 years. I chose a referee and 6 months after the judgement she finally contacted me. Well, yesterday she informed me that it had sold and that I have 10 days in which to vacate. However, she gave no details on how much it sold for or when I would get my share. Is this a reasonable request? I don’t have the money to move. Is there anything I can do?

Asked on June 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

From what you have written, you are in a difficult situation with respect to the property that you have written about. If you do not have the money to move from the place you reside in where there was a forced sale, I suggest that you contact your local legal aid office to speak with an attorney to assist you concerning your options.

For starts, I would call and write the referee for information as to what the home's selling price was and what amount if any you would receive from the sale and when.


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