In a foreclosure, what happens if the previous owner, or tenant, is still occupying the property after the new owner has settled on it?

As mentioned above, the possibility that a previous owner or tenant still occupies a home is a risk a home owner or real estate investor assumes in this process. As the new owner, it is your responsibility to get the property vacated. Consult local county laws to determine the correct way to go about this process. As the new owner, you should also check with the local county agency that regulates landlord-tenant relations.