Questions answered by Ellen K. Lawson

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Can i be sued for a debt twice?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

You cannot be sued for the same $9,000 twice. I recommend that you speak with an AZ real estate attorney, provide the attorney with the judgment...

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Can you be sued for a partial amount of debt then sued again for the remainder?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

Typically if you reach a settlement of a debt that is owed, and you have a settlement agreement that states upon payment of X amount, the debt will...

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Ex girlfriend won't leave house. What options do I have?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

There are two issues. The first is whether you can claim that your ex girlfriend owes you rent for the months she lived in your home. If there is...

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Do I need to pay rent?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

I agree with the previous answer. You need to provide your landlord with a 30-day written notice that you will be vacating the property by...

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With the new Foreclosure laws that started in Jan. 2014, can mortgage co. foreclose while modification app is pending?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

I agree with the previous answers. If you are facing foreclosure, and you are actively pursuing a loan modification and promptly providing...

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Divorced recently, house mortgage my name. House in her name. She refuses to get mortgage in her name. I want out. What to do?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

I agree with the previous answers. If you and your ex-wife agreed that your ex-wife to have the home and that she would be responsible for the...

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Am I protected under the new 2014 Foreclosure laws if I previously had a HAMP?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

Under Arizona law, the bank servicing your loan must provide you with a certified letter (which comes from the foreclosing trustees) giving you a...

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My dad was quit claimed a property in a divorce decree but he died shortly after recieving it. Now I want to quit claim the prop

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

Just to be clear, you mentioned that your dad's ex-wife won't "re sign" the quit claim deed. Did she already sign one? If there is an original...

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I have been a victim of mortgage modification fraud. His name is Dale Connor and he took 3,000 and disappeared in California.

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

I am very sorry about what happened. I do not know if you are going to be able to find this person and obtain reimbursement. If you had an...

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Husband left 3 yrs ago, he quit paying house payment, house going into foreclosure......is short sale a good option?

Ellen's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

If you and your husband are borrowers on the loan, you might be able to avoid foreclosure by doing a short sale, but you will need your husband's...

Ellen K. Lawson's Answers (652)

Can i be sued for a debt twice?

Can you be sued for a partial amount of debt then sued again for the remainder?

Ex girlfriend won't leave house. What options do I have?

Do I need to pay rent?

With the new Foreclosure laws that started in Jan. 2014, can mortgage co. foreclose while modification app is pending?

Divorced recently, house mortgage my name. House in her name. She refuses to get mortgage in her name. I want out. What to do?

Am I protected under the new 2014 Foreclosure laws if I previously had a HAMP?

My dad was quit claimed a property in a divorce decree but he died shortly after recieving it. Now I want to quit claim the prop

I have been a victim of mortgage modification fraud. His name is Dale Connor and he took 3,000 and disappeared in California.

Husband left 3 yrs ago, he quit paying house payment, house going into foreclosure......is short sale a good option?