Geil S. Bilu

Geil S. Bilu's Answers (289)

Sunrise, FL

Real estate Lawyer at Sunrise, FL

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Foreclosure ... +3 more

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Can a "Foreclosure Mill" (Watson) have me served in 2010 and then without notice....have a Final Judgment hearing without me?

Geil's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I have had other clients in your situation and the answer is usually very fact specific. If the judgment was entered today, you do not have a lot...

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If the buyer pays for a real property with someone else's money, is there consideration?

Geil's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I agree with Marshall. Consideration is a matter solely between the Grantor and Grantee in the situation that you are describing. If the grantee...

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If I file bankruptcy (Chapter 7), if and how long would it delay a foreclosure sale date?

Geil's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

At least 4-5 months, however it really depends on how diligent the bank's attorneys are. I've had some bankruptcies postpone sales for 2-3 years!

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Re: Foreclosure. If a Motion for Relief from Judgment {Rule 1.540(b)} is filed, does the 30 day Notice of Appeal remain?

Geil's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

Once you file a Notice of Appeal (assuming the court does not grant your motion), you should make a motion for stay pending appeal and ask the...

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Bank is now in possession of foreclosed home we rent. Month-to-month verbal lease with previous owners. What to expect next?

Geil's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

You would be in a much better position if you had a lease agreement with the former owner, as you would be entitled to stay in the property an...

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My home was foreclosed and auctioned. Lender declined modification because file was incomplete. Is there any hope?

Geil's answer | Answered on January 18, 2013

While you are in a late stage at this point, it may not be too late. We would have to file an objection to the sale by Monday in order to stop the...

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Can i put a lien on a property that i invested money and time into if i own the second lien and first foreclosed on me

Geil's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

We deal with a lot of property owners who are in similar situation either accidentally or intentionally. While you probably do not have any basis...

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Can a second mortgage company foreclose twice on the same loan after a previous company forclosed and won a judgment.

Geil's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

It sounds like you have a very interesting case. Chase/Fannie Mae may actually not be able to foreclose on the property at all. You need to make...

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How should I respond to foreclosure suit in my case?

Geil's answer | Answered on May 04, 2012

You have several options. From what you are stating you may want to consider filing for Bankruptcy. If that is not an option there are several...

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