Louisiana · money left over after a foreclosure sale
You can claim it yourself, for free
Who holds it
The sheriff who conducted the seizure and sale
How long
Not researched yet — ask the clerk
How you claim
Ask the sheriff for the surplus left after costs, the foreclosing creditor, and lower-ranked mortgages and liens are paid. Disputes go to the court in the foreclosure case.
A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private investigator: ask the clerk.
Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Louisiana, money left over after a foreclosure sale
Who holds it: The sheriff who conducted the seizure and sale
How long:Not researched yet — ask the clerk
How you claim: Ask the sheriff for the surplus left after costs, the foreclosing creditor, and lower-ranked mortgages and liens are paid. Disputes go to the court in the foreclosure case.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
Get the sheriff's sale results for your case.
Ask the sheriff whether a surplus remains after costs and creditors.
If there is a dispute, ask the court in the foreclosure case to decide.
Documents
Not researched yet — ask the clerk
What it costs you
Not researched yet — ask the clerk
If someone offers to do it for you
A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private investigator: ask the clerk.
Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Official links
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2373 (distribution of proceeds): https://legis.la.gov/LEGIS/Law.aspx?d=111445
Source: La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2373; La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2724; La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2377. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.