How does a property become part of a Sheriff Sale in Lehigh, Monroe or Northampton County?
The bank gets ownership of the property from the owner (resident or investor) by suing in county court for ownership because the current owner has failed to make mortgage payments. If the bank presents a factual case to the county court, the judge grants the bank ownership of the property. Based on the court’s decision, the bank then gets the deed transferred to the bank’s name. Once the bank begins to foreclose on a residential property, the bank contacts the county sheriff’s office. It is the county sheriff’s office that serves the property owner with the county court papers and posts notices on the front door of the property. If necessary, the county sheriff will eventually evict the owner or tenant(s) that are occupying the property.
