[Phil987]

I don't entirely understand. He has to live in it for 7 years to claim ownership and Bank of America has already issued an eviction notice, how is he still allowed to live there?

[matwood]

The process of eviction takes time. In some places, depending on how busy the court is, it can take a lot of time. Add in the large amount of people who simply stopped paying their mortgages and how many mortgages BofA probably owns and it can take a long time for them to even get to a particular mortgage.

Now that BofA has filed the paperwork the guy will likely be forced out in 1-2 mos.

[voidlogic]

Just wait until the bank uses non-lethal force, such as tear gas, to defend their property thus encouraging him to leave and end his 7 year stay early...

[MichaelApproved]

So it's like a game show? If he leaves the property, he loses claim on the land?

[brador]

How does he get food if he's not allowed to leave the property?

[wilfra]

Occupying the property does not mean staying there 24/7. Sleeping there most nights and going to work during the day etc is still occupancy.