Does a FC defendent have to show up in court for a "Motion To Amend" the complaint to correct the legal property description?

The answer to your question is just slightly tricky. Generally speaking you would not need to show up to that motion. However, there is a risk...

Asking the court for extension to answer a foreclosure suit until the defendant returns from his trip out of the country.

Generally speaking you cannot file an answer on another person's behalf unless you are a lawyer. In foreclosure court you usually do not have...

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If you are named in the order of possession, the sheriff can post a five day notice on your door after 30 days. If your name is not on the order of...

In Illinois, is it legal to be a Distressed Property Consultant without a real estate license? Is a license required at all?

I have generally found that most "Distressed Property Consultants" or what have you generally do not follow the act, and do not help home owners. I...

Mortgage company refuses to pay property taxes can the property be sold?

While your home is in foreclosure you are still the legal owner of the property. Technically it is your responsibility to pay the taxes. ...

What are our options for a property that we foreclosed on but the bank has written off and is still in our name?

I have talked to many people who are in your exact situation and it is not a good place to be in. The bank can foreclose on your property at any...

Hello, I lost my house due to foreclosure. I want to know how much time I have to stay in my house.

I will answer your question in parts. First, "Does the sheriff have to provide me notice before they can evict me?" The answer to this question...

Your Order Approving Sale should have informed you how long you have to move out of your home. generally a sheriff needs to evict you after the...

My home has a sale date of January 3, 2013

At this point it is unlikely that you have any no defenses remaining if your sale date is three days away. I could answer your question if i knew...

My house has been in foreclosure now for almost 3yrs. It hasn't sold so who owns it, me or the bank.

Until the Order approving sale is approved the house is yours.