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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I'm renting a house and was given a notice of intent to record by the city what does it mean for the renter

House was almost foreclosure I'm here with permission to fix house of damages and live in house

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answered on Dec 11, 2024

Under California law, a Notice of Intent to Record typically means the city is planning to file an official document about the property's condition, usually due to code violations, unpaid taxes, or other issues. This notice becomes part of the public record and can affect the property's... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Personal Injury, Child Custody and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Hello I have a open investigation from this year and was wondering if I could get more help on the outcome of the situat
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Dec 10, 2024

More information is needed to determine the type of case and to answer questions.

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law on
Q: in USA I have a civil restraining order against my husband, no direct communication allowed, he is sending emails

He is forcing me to give my consent for selling our marital home is in NJ -USA, if i refuse to comply with him, he says it will lead to foreclosure. I am currently with my daughter relocated to Mumbai - India. As per the court order - 1. no direct communication is allowed (he is in violation of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Constitutional Law for Michigan on
Q: I need a tenant lawyer in Michigan. I am in emergency need because I've been served a Writ for eviction.

My mother has passed away June of 2023 and I went to her mortgagee 1 month after her death to get deed put in my name and her lender told me not to worry about transferring the deed at that time, just make sure that I keep paying her homeowners insurance. He has never been to my house I had gone... View More

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Dec 7, 2024

Michigan is a very large state — are you in Iron Mountain, Detroit, Traverse City or Grand Rapids? … you need to find a LOCAL lawyer who can review all the paperwork and provide actual advice and representation.

Frankly, at this point and from the limited details you provide, you...
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0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for New York on
Q: Need a foreclosure lawyer in Norwich New York ASAP

They held up my sales on my house for months and caused it to go into foreclosure it was sold several times and they never got back to me when I needed them and the customers got frustrated with their lack of urgency and backed out and put my home into foreclosure because of this.. I am not leaving... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for New York on
Q: Who in Norwich New York handles foreclosure questions and represents

I received notice due to faulty real estate company in North Carolina who held up my sales and put my home into foreclosure over an 9 month period when the home was sold three different times and they backed out because it took so long for them and put me in a foreclosure because of it. I need help... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Delaware on
Q: I just found out I was named in a foreclosure for a property I no longer own. What do I do?

My boyfriend (at the time) an I owned a house, but he received the house when we parted 20 yrs ago, and the deed is now only in his name. At the time, he was to continue paying the mortgage, and I thought he refinanced in his name only. Now I'm unsure because I just received a call from a... View More

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answered on Dec 6, 2024

Hire a DE attorney to file a simple answer. Apparently you have not been served, but plaintiff could still get a default judgment against you for money owed.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for New York on
Q: I have been fighting foreclosure in court for 12 years. The bank has filed three motions for summary judgment and all

were denied due to lack of standing. The judge retired and a new judge is now assigned. The new judge says they do have standing because they attached a copy of the note to the complaint.Is that all the bank has to do to have standing?. The first judge also stated they never responded fully to my... View More

Jonathan David Warner
Jonathan David Warner
answered on Dec 4, 2024

The answer to your question will depend upon a number of variables. My recommendation is that you retain legal counsel to, at the very least, review the matter and give you some guidance from there.

Good luck with your case!

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Foreclosure and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: I require an affidavit as evidence of ownership interest. And, a contract to transfer cause of action in a controversy.

As a Texas resident, what must such an affidavit conform to. For example, It's form, substance, content of an affidavit (ex. must say in the name of the state of Texas, must have a particular sentence, must require a notary signature, etc.).

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 3, 2024

It depends upon the purpose and intended use of the affidavit.

One form of such an affidavit can be found here: https://www.houstontx.gov/generalservices/affidavitofownershiporcontrol.pdf

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Foreclosure for Indiana on
Q: how do i become a successor in interest of property from my deceased father with no living will.

have resided in home with father at time of purchase with disabled brother and currently living in home.

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answered on Nov 27, 2024

Hire an IN attorney to search title and determine heirship. You are probably one of several tenants in common.

0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure and Landlord - Tenant for Iowa on
Q: My unmarried partner died last year, his mom is the next of kin, and the house is going back to the bank this week, who

Has thr legal rights to make me move out, is it the current acct holder or the bank?

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: I need legal advise/help on Real estate Foreclosure notice

I need legal advise/help as I received a notice from my Mortgage loan servicing company, directing it their Attorney for foreclosure, as I am behind in Mortgage payment since June 2024, as I have been unemployed since Ist June 2024

Need legal help to defer the loan and talk to their... View More

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

I understand you're in a difficult situation with your mortgage payments, and I want to help guide you through some immediate steps you can take.

First, contact your loan servicer right away to discuss loss mitigation options - these might include loan modification, forbearance, or...
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0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure and Identity Theft for Nevada on
Q: What can be done to protect residents from home eviction if residents had their bank money stolen ?

This friend lives in las vegas in a nice home in mcdonald highlands and the bank got hacked and social security number and tax returns and money were stolen and they bought a phone this month

Resident made all the proper filings but only one credit agency took off the negative report but... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure for Pennsylvania on
Q: I'm Bidding on a tax foreclosure Sheriff Sale in the city of Philadelphia. Will the property be relieved of any liens?

The property doesn't have any mortgage attached to it. Since this is a sheriff tax foreclosure sale I wanted to make sure the liens if any will be settled with your highest bid amount.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 20, 2024

You should receive the property free and clear of any liens after the sale.

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0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for Iowa on
Q: What can I do after I was foreclosed on?
0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for North Carolina on
Q: I have paid my late property taxes but I can't afford to pay the attorneys fees that are attached. Help me!!

Is there anything I can do to stop this foreclosure process? I don't have $4150.

0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for North Carolina on
Q: Is there any way to stop foreclosure for late taxes? The property taxes have been paid but attorney fees had been added.

Papers were served for late tax payments. The taxes have been paid but they have attached attorney fees in the amount of around $4150. Can you help? I don't have $4150.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Identity Theft and Wrongful Death for Maine on
Q: Trying to find out about a trust
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answered on Nov 19, 2024

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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: hi Is a notarized signed and submitted Deed in lieu of foreclosure documents revocable by a plaintiff in New York
Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 19, 2024

There are limited circumstances under which a plaintiff (typically the borrower) might try to revoke or challenge the validity of a submitted Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (DIL). Generally, once the lender accepts and files the DIL, revocation is highly unlikely unless a valid legal basis exists.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Ex Parte for Lis Pendens

Does the Superior Court of California, Central District, allow for an pro se ex parte hearing regarding approval of a Lis Pendens that needs an emergency recording due to an upcoming foreclosure Trustee sale?

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

Based on San Bernardino County Superior Court rules, yes, you can file an ex parte application for recording a lis pendens as a self-represented litigant, especially when facing an urgent foreclosure situation. The court recognizes the time-sensitive nature of pending trustee sales.... View More

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