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What are my legal rights as a tenant with no lease and home is in foreclosure. Landlord is denying the foreclosure.
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Answered on November 22, 2012
While it's technically true, that you still owe rent while the foreclosure process is still underway, you may consider having an attorney try to...
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Can I write a letter of response to the initial notification or does a lawyer have to do it?
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Answered on November 22, 2012
There is some questin about the document you received. Is it paperwork from a court that was given to you by a process server, or in the mail? I've...
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Can an hoa evict me for dues not paid by owners of my condo already in foreclosure by the bank
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Answered on November 22, 2012
As you can see, there is some ambiguity with the applicability and interpretation of the statute. The statute that allows the COA to collect rent,...
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I am a co-signature on an expired apartment lease for my son. We have been turned over to a collection agency in Tampa, Florida.
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Answered on November 22, 2012
I would like to learn more about the underlying case, which involves Landlord-tenant law. If it can be shown you had no liability with regard to...
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What are the pros and cons of a short sale, deed in lieu or foreclosure on primary residence?
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Answered on November 22, 2012
In my experience, every case is different. When it comes to these types of cases, I think it's best to meet with a foreclosure defense attorney to...
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Got served with a foreclosure summons; answered within the 20 day window, two days to go. I'm thinking of using discovery and..
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Answered on November 22, 2012
I agree with filing the PROPER discovery sooner rather than later. If not correctly, you may lose viable defenses that could have helped you...
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I am a tenant and received a motion for summary judgment of foreclosure and taxation of attorney's fees and costs.
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Answered on November 22, 2012
There's a federal law, known as "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act" (PTFA), that allows the tenant to stay in the property for the remaining...
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What good is the exemption statue, if no one understands it or implements it?
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Answered on November 21, 2012
I'm concerned that you "faxed" your claim of exemption to the clerk's office. I don't practice in your area, but the clerks' offices never accept...
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The foreclosure filed against me in August 2010 has been mostly inactive since January 2012.
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Answered on November 21, 2012
Technically, it appears that you still have time to assert many defense strategies, but you'll quickly lose such rights if not properly asserted. I...
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My mortgage is held privately. This year I paid 4 months late. They are charging me late fee interest & addl months- Is this ok?
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Answered on November 21, 2012
An attorney would need to review your loan documentation and correspondence to ascertain your rights and options.