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Foreclosure and auctions in Hemet

Hemet requires the owner of any vacant building, not only foreclosures, to register within ten days after it becomes vacant, and bars leaving it vacant over 90 days without an exception. Foreclosure steps follow state law.

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Key points

Registration: The owner of any vacant building registers within 10 days of its becoming vacant or deemed vacant, with an annual fee set by resolution.
90-day limit: A building designed for human use may not stay vacant over 90 days unless an exception applies, like active construction, marketing or maintenance.
Maintenance: Under the active maintenance exception, keep landscaping and the exterior in good condition, remove trash and graffiti, and secure windows, doors and gates.
Insurance: The owner of a vacant building must keep fire and liability insurance in the amount the city's risk manager sets.
Fencing: Temporary construction fencing approved by the enforcement official may be used for not more than 180 days under the active maintenance exception.
State timeline: State law: at least 3 months pass from the recorded notice of default to notice of sale, posted at least 20 days before sale.

Each rule below is marked Hemet code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Registering vacant and foreclosed homes

Hemet code What Hemet's code adds
Local contact	The application must name the local property management company, if any, responsible for security, maintenance and marketing. Applies: Applies to an owner registering a vacant building. § 14-506 · code text The name and address of each owner and the local property management company, if any, responsible for the security, maintenance, and marketing of the property in question.
Upkeep duties	No one may let a building designed for human use or occupancy stand vacant for more than 90 days, unless an exception is established, including active construction, active marketing or active maintenance. Applies: Applies to buildings vacant more than 90 days. § 14-507 · code text No person may allow a building designed for human use or occupancy to stand vacant for more than 90 days, unless the person establishes by substantial evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the enforcement official that at least one of the following applies: Keep landscaping and plants, and the building exterior (paint, finishes, windows, doors, signs), in good condition and in compliance. Regularly remove exterior trash, debris and graffiti. Prevent criminal activity. Secure windows, doors, gates and other openings. Maintain utilities for alarms and irrigation. Prevent blight. Applies: Applies to the active maintenance exception for buildings vacant more than 90 days. § 14-507 · code text The person is actively maintaining and monitoring the building, which includes: Temporary construction fencing the enforcement official approves may be used for not more than 180 days. Applies: Applies when securing a property under the active maintenance exception. § 14-507 · code text or the erection of temporary construction fencing approved by the enforcement official for not more than 180 days. The owner must keep fire and liability insurance in the amount the city's risk manager sets, with advance written notice of cancellation or reduction of coverage. Applies: Applies to the owner of a vacant building. § 14-507 · code text The owner shall maintain fire and liability insurance coverage in an amount determined necessary by the city's risk manager.
Deadline to register	Register within ten days. Applies: Applies to the owner of any vacant building (not only foreclosures), when the building becomes vacant or is deemed vacant. § 14-506 · code text An owner of a vacant building must register their property with the enforcement official within ten days of the building becoming vacant or being deemed vacant.
Registration fee	An annual registration fee set by resolution. Applies: Applies to an owner registering a vacant building. The fee is renewed each year. § 14-506 · code text The city council may establish by resolution, and from time to time may amend, an annual registration fee.
Registration	Registration is required. Applies: Applies to the owner of any vacant building (not only foreclosures), including a building deemed vacant because it shows signs of vacancy. § 14-506 · code text An owner of a vacant building must register their property with the enforcement official within ten days of the building becoming vacant or being deemed vacant.

Foreclosure steps and deadlines

CA state law California law sets this statewide. Time between notice of default and sale: At least three months after the notice of default is recorded before notice of sale; the sale itself no earlier than three months and 20 days after the notice of default (Civ. Code § 2924(a)(2), (a)(4)). Notice of trustee's sale: Posted, published and recorded at least 20 days before the sale (Civ. Code § 2924f(b)). California foreclosure rules — the full state rule →

Homeowner protections

CA state law California law sets this statewide. No foreclosure while a loan modification is pending: If a complete first-lien modification application is submitted at least five business days before a sale, the servicer may not record a notice of default or sale, or hold the sale, while it is pending (Civ. Code § 2923.6(c)). California foreclosure rules — the full state rule →

The trustee's sale (auction)

CA state law California law sets this statewide. When and where sales are held: At public auction in the county where the property is, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a business day (Civ. Code § 2924g(a)(1)). Tenant and owner-occupant priority after a sale (SB 1079): On 1–4 unit property, a trustee's sale is not final for 15 days; eligible tenant buyers and eligible bidders who give notice of intent may bid within 45 days (Civ. Code § 2924m(c)). California foreclosure rules — the full state rule →

Tenants in a foreclosed home

CA state law California law sets this statewide. Tenants in a foreclosed property: A month-to-month tenant must get at least 90 days' written notice to quit; a tenant with a fixed-term lease signed before the sale may stay to the end of the lease (Code Civ. Proc. § 1161b(a), (b)). California foreclosure rules — the full state rule →

Debt after the sale

CA state law California law sets this statewide. No deficiency after a trustee's sale: After a nonjudicial trustee's sale, the lender cannot collect any shortfall from the borrower (Code Civ. Proc. § 580d(a)). California foreclosure rules — the full state rule →

Who this affects

Homeowners behind on a loanBuyers of bank-owned homesLenders and servicers

Frequently asked questions

Must a lender or owner register a vacant or foreclosed home in Hemet?

The owner of any vacant building registers within 10 days of its becoming vacant or deemed vacant, with an annual fee set by resolution. A building designed for human use may not stay vacant over 90 days unless an exception applies, like active construction, marketing or maintenance. Under the active maintenance exception, keep landscaping and the exterior in good condition, remove trash and graffiti, and secure windows, doors and gates. The owner of a vacant building must keep fire and liability insurance in the amount the city's risk manager sets. Temporary construction fencing approved by the enforcement official may be used for not more than 180 days under the active maintenance exception.

General information, not legal advice.

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