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foreclosure property appliances removal?

My friend's house will be foreclosed next week. She is thinking to remove all kitchen appliances to her father's house. Will the foreclose lender go after her for those removed appliances, or the lender don't care about. Or the lender call police.

Public Comments

1. It is a crime to remove appliances just like it would be to destroy the property when they leave. The bank could possibly file criminal charges or they could just bill her for the appliances plus costs associated with the loss. Intentional damage and theft is not forgiven on a non-recourse loan.
2. Yeah, they will care. It is felony theft. Can she risk time in a federal prison? It seems like a lot to risk. The lender may press charges, and they might not. But if they do your friend just gave away her future.
3. Anything attached to the house becomes part of the house and MUST stay or she can face prosecution. Owners that get foreclosed on are notorious for gutting and destroying the place before they are removed because they are pissed that they are losing the house. They just need to deal with the fact that it is their own fault. Removing these items is typically illegal.