Home, Land, Property Buying and Selling - forclosure on a rental home

My children live in CA and signed a one year lease for a rental property, the landlord has let the house go into default
They had a notice taped to there door stating that the house will go to auction Jan 7, 08, and the mail man tried to deliver 2 certified letter a week ago. They have had no notice from the bank or the landlord as to when they should move. The house is being auctioned for more that homes are selling in the area, and it may not sell at the auction. When should they plan to move, should they wait until the new owner or the bank tell them they have to move? legally how much notice should they expect 30 days? Please help

It's time to talk to an attorney in that area both of the country and the law. You can start here:

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Any chance they're in a position to bid on it themselves?:coffee:

I bet the laws are somewhat similar among the states. Assuming so, a tenant occupies subject to the landlord's mortgage. A foreclosure sale has the effect of terminating the lease and the tenant's lease rights. Local laws likely prescribe a procedure that must be followed in requiring a tenant to vacate. That procedure usually entails giving of notice. The tenant is usually not liable for charges outside of the lease (like the new owner's attorney fees and court costs) unless the tenant fails to comply with lawful notice. Check your local laws - maybe Google "California tenant rights."