Cal. Civ. Code § 757
Eviction as the result of foreclosure
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§ 757. Eviction as the result of foreclosure. In the event that a lessee is removed from real property pursuant to this article, and the leased real property was the subject of a foreclosure proceeding pursuant to this chapter or the subject of a tax foreclosure proceeding, the court records relating to any such lessee shall be sealed and be deemed confidential. No disclosure or use of such information relating to any such lessee shall be authorized, and the use of such information shall be prohibited.
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 757, when a tenant is removed from a property through an eviction proceeding that arose because the property went through a mortgage or tax foreclosure, the court records tied to that tenant are automatically sealed and treated as confidential. The law bars anyone from disclosing or using that information. The practical effect is that a foreclosure-driven eviction does not leave a publicly accessible court record that could follow the tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who acquire property through foreclosure and subsequently pursue eviction proceedings under this article should be aware that § 757 imposes strict confidentiality requirements on the resulting court records. A compliant operator refrains from accessing, disclosing, or relying on sealed records from such proceedings when screening prospective tenants or for any other purpose. Understanding this restriction is relevant when establishing tenant-screening policies for properties obtained through mortgage or tax foreclosure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 757 provides that if you were evicted from a property that went through a mortgage or tax foreclosure, the court records from that eviction proceeding are sealed and cannot lawfully be disclosed or used against you. This protection may be relevant if a prospective landlord or screening service attempts to surface that record during a rental application process. Tenants who believe sealed records have been improperly accessed or used can explore options such as raising the violation in court, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to a housing court clerk to understand the sealing process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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