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scgov.net - Home Help
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When a landlord is foreclosed, renting
households are adversely effected. Not only can your be evicted, but you
can lose any pre-payments for rent and/or your security deposit. There
are ways you can protect yourself.
If you are getting ready to rent,
or are an existing tenant you can check the legal status of the
property. Follow the steps below. |
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Identify the property owner at the following
site
Sarasota County Property
Record Search
- In the appropriate field, type in your
address. Leave out the street name suffix, such as road,
avenue or boulevard.
- If you live in a condo, the search will
call up all the units at your address. Look for your unit
number.
- Click on the address to retrieve
information about the property, including ownership.
- Find the property owner and follow the
steps below.
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Search Clerk of Court records
Go to one of the following sites:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Official Master Records
- Fill in the landlords name in Party Name
- Select "Lis Pendens" from the Document Type
- Click Search
- If a "Lis Pendens" has been filed against the property
it means the landlord is in default with the lender and the
process of foreclosure has begun. Your landlord may have
multiple properties in foreclosure. It will take careful
research to determine whether the rental property you occupy
is effected.
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There are ways to protect yourself
If the property you occupy is under foreclosure
you should contact.
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For additional information about the New Federal
Protections for Renters in Foreclosure Law:
Other resources that may help
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