What Happens to My Personal Belongings During Foreclosure?

You generally have until the actual eviction date — which comes after the foreclosure sale, not at the sale itself — to remove your belongings. In Texas, the new owner must give you at least 3 days' written notice to vacate before filing an eviction suit in Justice Court, and no one can change your locks or put your things outside without going through the court.

Control Your Own Timeline

If a cash-for-keys agreement is in place, your move-out date is negotiated in advance, which is far less chaotic than a court-ordered eviction. The more proactively you manage the process, the more say you have over your own timeline and how your things get moved.