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This guide has basic information about

• What a foreclosure is
• Foreclosure scams to watch out for and where to get help
• Your rights and what happens in a non-judicial foreclosure
• What rights a tenant has in a foreclosure

Foreclosure is a complicated area of law. If you need help or legal advice, contact a local housing legal aid agency or

This page has information about

• Homeowner's rights in a non-judicial foreclosure
• Where to get legal help and find out about mortgage assistance options
• An overview of the non-judicial foreclosure process

If the other side owns real estate in California, you can put a lien on that property so that if they ever sell or refinance the property you might get paid. To do this, you first need an Abstract of Judgment. 

Find a specific page or step-by-step instructions within our eviction case section.