http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/real-estate.html Avvo.com - Real Estate Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/renters-rights-to-foreclosed--properties-in-washington-state Are strictly limited. If your landlord allows the property in which you reside to reach the foreclosure process, you will probably receive in the mail a document entitled "NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE". Look at paragraph 10 (X). You have 60-90 days after the date of the sale. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:51 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-do-construction-payment-bonds-work-in-florida In Florida, a property owner can make his project and property exempt from anyone filing a construction lien by posting and recording a Payment Bond. This makes the bond, and not the real estate, the security for all contractors and suppliers to get paid. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:48 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-properly-serve-an-eviction-notice-in-washington This guide applies to notices required prior to serving the summons and complaint, such as a pay rent or vacate notice. "Eviction notice" does NOT refer to the summons and complaint. Notice requirements are strictly construed against the landlord. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:52:46 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-fmp---nevada-foreclosure-mediation-program On August 19th, the Nevada Supreme Court appointed the first 97 mediators pursuant to the landmark Foreclosure Mediation Program (Assembly Bill 149) passed by the Nevada Legislature during the 2009 session. Two of those mediators include our very own Keen Ellsworth and Todd Moody. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:48:54 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/culik-law-6-step-method-for-massachusetts-loan-modification Culik Law P.C., specializes in Massachusetts loan modification and foreclosure defense. After spending considerable time researching federal and Massachusetts mortgage and consumer-protection law, I have come up with a 6-step process for getting a loan modification.It’s legal, effective, and simple. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:48 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/landlord-tenant--security-deposits-and-advance-rent Landlords are allowed to collect security deposits and advance rent. But there are several issues that you should be aware of. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:02 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/distressed-asset-investment-funds Assets have become distressed due to above-average vacancy rates, inability to refinance existing debt, depletion of reserves, and disrepair. While these assets are now more affordable, the capital funding needed to acquire, rehabilitate and reposition these assets is more difficult to obtain. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:47:15 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-new-world-of-massachusetts-foreclosures A recent Massachusetts Land Court decision invalidated certain foreclosure sales because the foreclosing entities were not the mortgage holders “at the time” of the foreclosure, nor did they have a valid assignment of the mortgage pursuant to Massachusetts law. This opens up a realm of possibilities Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:02:37 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/filing-a-construction-lien-in-louisiana If you have not been paid for work you have done on a property, you may be able to collect the money you are owed by filing a construction lien. You can file a lien on your own, or an experienced attorney can help you navigate the paperwork and legal process. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:26:19 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-file-a-lien-in-oregon If you furnished labor and/or materials for a construction project and were not paid, you may be able to collect payment by filing a construction lien. You can file a lien on your own, or an experienced attorney can help you navigate the paperwork and legal process Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:26:26 PST