When a foreclosure sale is imminent — sometimes within hours — an emergency temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction is your last line of defense. Learn the requirements, procedures, and strategies for emergency relief in foreclosure.
Get Free Case ReviewA TRO can be obtained ex parte (without notice to the lender) in true emergencies, typically lasting 14 days. A preliminary injunction requires notice and a hearing but can last through trial. The standard: irreparable harm if the sale proceeds, likelihood of success on the merits, balance of hardships favoring the homeowner, and the public interest. Key requirements include a verified complaint or affidavit, a proposed order, and often a bond. Common grounds: lack of standing, SCRA violation, pending loss mitigation, defective notice, and bankruptcy automatic stay. See: TRO & Injunction Guide and Stop Foreclosure Auction.
We prepare emergency TRO petitions and preliminary injunction motions for last-minute relief.
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