In states like Florida and Ohio, deadlines for claiming foreclosure surplus funds are shockingly short—sometimes as little as 60 days. Missing that window can mean losing access to tens of thousands of dollars. The Foreclosure Focus has uncovered dozens of cases where heirs or former homeowners forfeited their rights simply because they didn’t know a deadline existed.
This press release aims to raise awareness of the ticking clock and urges counties to include surplus claim instructions in their final judgment orders. Advocates are also pushing for standardized notices across counties to prevent surplus forfeiture due to poor communication.
