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What are the penalties if a servicer violated Md code 14-209 and Real property code 7-105.1 to pursue a foreclosure?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

It depends - typical lawyer answer. What are your damages? What county? What Judge? What stage is the case in? Was the house sold? Is the case...

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Foreclosure question

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 16, 2016

I agree with my colleague in Ft. Washington, and strongly disagree with the attorney in N.J. Maryland is a Deed of Trust state which means that...

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Is this initial motion/response the only one I will need to file in person? I ask because I am disabled and it is very difficult

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

I agree with counsel in Delray Beach, but would like to add the following. Unless you are an attorney you can't say that you don't have a legal...

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How can I go about it to have the lender accept the reinstatement? What shall I tell them? I live in Maryland.

Gerald's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

The first thing you should do is escrow the money by either opening a separate bank account or placing it with your attorney. You said that you...

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What are my rights? What is the best type of lawyer in my situation?

Gerald's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

First, your health is more important than real estate. A right of redemption is the right to reclaim property sold to satisfy unpaid taxes. You...

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What can a foreclosure defendant do if they're half way through the case and not happy with their attorney?

Gerald's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I agree with the other two attorneys. You have the right to counsel of your choosing and that counsel also has the right to get paid. Who...

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1) Does the change in owners and servicer render the current OTD void or is it voidable?

Gerald's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

There is a case on point that says that the Notice of Intent to Foreclose has to be updated -- in many instances. I would not count on this. You...

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Bankruptcy and foreclosure

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

If you did not reaffirm the debt then there should be no liability associated with the property. You may be able to negotiate a nice cash for keys...

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Is it acceptable to wait for a notice of foreclosure before hiring a foreclosure defense lawyer.

Gerald's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

Is it acceptable to drink Pepsi with scotch? I don't know, but I would not recommend it. Same with you. BOA was involved in the 25 billion...

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Does BOA have standing to foreclose and if not can I quiet title?

Gerald's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

I strongly agree with Ms. Golant, and would add the following -- you may have viable claims under federal and state law regarding their collection...

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What are the penalties if a servicer violated Md code 14-209 and Real property code 7-105.1 to pursue a foreclosure?

Foreclosure question

Is this initial motion/response the only one I will need to file in person? I ask because I am disabled and it is very difficult

How can I go about it to have the lender accept the reinstatement? What shall I tell them? I live in Maryland.

What are my rights? What is the best type of lawyer in my situation?

What can a foreclosure defendant do if they're half way through the case and not happy with their attorney?

1) Does the change in owners and servicer render the current OTD void or is it voidable?

Bankruptcy and foreclosure

Is it acceptable to wait for a notice of foreclosure before hiring a foreclosure defense lawyer.

Does BOA have standing to foreclose and if not can I quiet title?