Some California cities also require lenders to register properties that are in the process of being foreclosed. The owner or responsible agent must complete a self-directed property inspection before the end of each month as per Oakland Municipal Code, Chapter 8.54.The California Homeowner Bill of Rights is a set of laws that provide protections to homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Oakland County Treasurer's Office 1200 N. Telegraph Road Dept. 479. An Oakland real estate lawyer may be able to help. The bids for a dwelling in a foreclosure sale must be enough to overcome the homestead exemption and pay off any liens or encumbrances. The Notice of Default provides a window of 90 days during which the homeowner can work with the lender to resolve the foreclosure. If you have questions, feel free to shoot us an email, or fill out our live chat. Designed for people with delinquent secured debts, like past-due mortgage payments. The by-laws required that the money should be "loaned out in open meeting to the highest bidder or bidders.