What is a Sheriff Levy and Sheriff Sale?
A Sheriff Levy is the next step a creditor may take after obtaining a judgment against you. A judgment from a creditor that is not a mortgage company, such as from a credit card, can result in a sheriff levy and sheriff sale of your personal property (i.e. household goods). In such a sale ,the County Sheriff will come to your house to do the “levy.” The levy is a list of all the property in your house. You do NOT have to allow the Sheriff in your house unless they have a “break and enter” order. The sheriff deputies that come out to your house know this. In York County the sheriff deputies are respectful and very professional. Generally this encounter, while stressful for you, will not be confrontational and the deputies will not attempt to embarrass you. If the sheriff deputies have a “break and enter” order, you MUST let them in or they could technically force their way into your house. Usually the Sheriff comes out to your house first without the break and entry order and you can tu
