When homeowners fall behind on Association monthly assessments they can end up in a position where they become Defendants in a foreclosure lawsuit filed by their Association. Associations will try to force the sale of the property to recover the amounts accrued in arrears. If successful in doing so, the…
Category: Foreclosure Defense
In a foreclosure lawsuit, after a foreclosure sale of the property is held and after the proceeds from the sale of the property have been distributed as required by the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, there are leftover or extra funds. These funds are called surplus funds. The Clerk of Court…
You have enough on your plate if you are facing foreclosure. You are behind several months on your mortgage and you may lose your home. As if all of that was not distressing enough, a foreclosure may also cost you extra money in fees, deficiency judgments, and more. These additional…
As moratoriums on foreclosures and evictions have expired, more property owners are going to face foreclosure in the coming months. Many of those property owners are landlords, and the buildings they own are rental properties. Often, the tenants inside those properties have continued paying their rent on time, and think…
As moratoriums on foreclosures and evictions have expired, more property owners are going to face foreclosure in the coming months. Many of those property owners are landlords, and the buildings they own are rental properties. Often, the tenants inside those properties have continued paying their rent on time, and think…
While it may not seem like it, you have a lot of options when facing foreclosure, and a deed in lieu of foreclosure is one of them. A deed in lieu of foreclosure will allow you to avoid foreclosure, while still freeing yourself from the mortgage payments you are unable…
The past two decades, if not longer, have been very difficult for Florida homeowners. The Sunshine State was one of the hardest hit during the housing market crisis in 2008, and anyone in the state knows that it took Florida homeowners years to recover. Just as homeowners, and everyone else…
If you have missed several mortgage payments and are in fear of foreclosure, or if your lender has already sent you a default notice, you may think it is time to start packing your bags. Fortunately, even if your lender has started the foreclosure process, the situation is likely not…
For many Florida homeowners, a slight change in their jobs or finances can turn everything upside down. Paying the bills alone can be a challenge. Add in the mortgage, and the financial strain can be overwhelming. If you’re in this position, don’t give up. A mortgage forbearance could be the…
