The security deposit will be governed by the contract. If there is no contract - i.e. lease - then there would be no grounds for the landlord or...

Would I want to re-affirm my 1st mortgage in a chapter 7? If I don't, what happens?

If you want to keep your home and the payment is current, then my suggestion would be to reaffirm the mortgage. If you don't reaffirm the...

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Association attorney preventing me from renting my home in FL

Unfortunately, the association's actions may be proper under FL Law. Florida Statutes allow the association to: (1) collect rent directly from the...

You should have an attorney review the lease and read that clause in context. If it was left blank, then it is possible that there would be no...

I live in Florida and I am filing chapter 7 bankruptcy in Fl. Can I keep my house in Pennsylvania and still rent it out to pay

Are you using an attorney to file your Chapter 7? If not, you should given that you own non-exempt, non-homestead property in another...

Purchased a condo from HOA lien foreclosure auction, subject to mortgage. I was issued certificate of title. Condo was pending..

There is a concept in the law called idem sonans - names which are substantially the same, although with slight differences in spelling. If the...

My question was answered and they dismissed the action and released my account. can they seize my account again?

If the same creditor tries to garnish or seize that account again, now knowing that it is comprised of exempt funds only, could be liable to you...

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How do I respond to a foreclosure if I am just on the deed? I have 20 days.

You should consult with an attorney to he certain of your rights. However, the bank named you only based on your ownership interest. The bank is...

You have not provided enough information. What is the status of the foreclosure? If the foreclosure is pending, then the 5 year statute of...

Can a lawyer help me out of a lease where the property has a second home rider?

I agree. The contract between the owner and the bank (mortgage) has little affect on the contract between you and the owner (lease).