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A foreclosure sale or repossession is imminent

General information for New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC · Last updated

Quick answer

Obtain urgent legal review using the actual event date and case documents.

Do now

Gather sale or repossession notices, prior bankruptcy case numbers, loan statements, and court orders. Ask whether a lawful stay or other relief is available and what must happen before the event. Verify any claimed postponement in writing through official channels.

Watch for

An online intake form is not necessarily a filed bankruptcy case. Repeat filings and statutory exceptions can limit protection. Never assume filing after a completed sale reverses it.

Official sources

US Courts — Chapter 7 Basics, US Courts — Chapter 13 Basics, US Courts — Filing Without an Attorney, NJ Courts — Answering a Foreclosure Complaint.

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