What do I do if I just moved into a house (small apartment attached to the house) and found out it has been foreclosed on?

If you’re uncomfortable, you should find another place to live. You can search the county records to see who actually owns the property, but...

That water bill must be paid, and my advice would be to pay it quickly. If you contact the department of finance quickly, they may allow you to...

Do I need a New York or Florida attorney?

You need an attorney in Florida to handle the foreclosure. You should also look into hiring an attorney to deal with your aunt's estate so that...

Receivership

28 USC 2001 wouldn’t apply because it’s a federal statute and your divorce is being done in state court. The appointment of a receiver for a...

What if I did not comply with the notice of entry and sale notice in a foreclosure judgment...

If you blow a deadline spelled out in the judgment of foreclosure and sale, best practice is to make a motion to extend your time to comply with...

Can a judge rule on a foreclosure case if the second lis pendens has expired?

Most times, the foreclosing plaintiff will re-file a lis pendens every three years as long as the case is active. There has to be an active lis...

If they resist the eviction, it will take usually about 2-4 months in Nassau. In a month-to-month tenancy, a landlord has to give at least 30...

Can I sell my home and keep any profit in the home if the banks starts foreclosure because of missed payments?

Yes - and I would suggest you sell quickly if that’s what you’re going to do. Going into foreclosure will eat up your equity at a rapid rate, so...

What are my alternatives?

You have to make a business decision as to whether you feel that the deal is so good that you will put up with $50,000 of repairs. If you’re not...

You’re going to need a court order to get the surplus, so you have to make a motion. It’s tougher for a non-attorney, but you can handle it on...