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Information for Renters
When a landlord is foreclosed, renting households are adversely effected. Not only can you 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.
1. Identify the property owner at the following site
Palm Beach 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.
2. Search Clerk of Court records
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.
3. There are ways to protect yourself
If the property you occupy is under foreclosure you should contact Legal aid.
