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What is the court order to evict the former owner of a home sold through a trustee's sale called?

  1. Unlawful detainer

  2. Writ of possession

  3. Eviction notice

  4. Default judgment

The correct answer is: Unlawful detainer

A court order to evict the former owner of a home sold through a trustee's sale is referred to as an unlawful detainer. This is a specific legal term that refers to the process of removing someone from a property who is not legally allowed to be there. This option is correct as the other choices do not accurately reflect the court order being requested. B A writ of possession is a court order that allows a landlord to take back possession of a property from a tenant who has violated the terms of their lease or rental agreement. This is not the correct option as it does not specifically pertain to the situation described in the question. C: An eviction notice is a written notification given to a tenant by their landlord to vacate the property. While this may be a step in the process, it is not the court order to evict the former owner of a home sold through a