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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure for Texas on
Q: I need to know how to stop a writ of possession that hasn't been served
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 19, 2024

A writ of possession may be stayed by timely appealing the case to the county court or by filing a supersedeas bond within ten days from the date of judgment in the county court.

Once a judgment for eviction has been granted, even filing bankruptcy will not stop a writ of possession from...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: I hear mental illness protects your home. Does it protect it from a quck foreclosure more than 10 years ago,
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answered on Mar 17, 2024

In California, having a mental illness does not automatically protect your home from foreclosure. However, if mental illness significantly impairs your ability to manage your finances or understand the foreclosure process, there may be legal protections and resources available. These protections... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Wisconsin on
Q: My 91yo mother in law was sued & a lien/foreclosure put on her house by a condo assoc. she’s not affiliated with.

Her house has been paid off for about 15 years. Now she has people constantly calling her and coming to her house to “help” her. Is there any recourse she can do?

Matthew McKenna
Matthew McKenna
answered on Mar 14, 2024

I might recommend having her reach out to an attorney that deals with debt related issues. This could be a debt defense, foreclosure defense, consumer protection, or bankruptcy attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Nevada on
Q: Can the bank foreclose on my home for 6 consecutive late payments?

In 2023, I wasn’t able to make mortgage payment on time due to an emergency. I notified the bank that payments would be late for couple months but couldn’t get the money to be current by December. I received a hardship package from the bank 3 weeks ago. I called to update them about my... View More

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answered on Mar 12, 2024

Yes, the lender can foreclose. You might want to refinance or sell now.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: Can i buy a title insurance policy for a deed in lieu of foreclosure in Texas? I am the owner finance lender.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 11, 2024

Yes, you can legally buy a title insurance policy.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: I am self-financing a property. The resident is now 4 months behind on his payments. What can I do?

I have texted reminders to him each m.onth. Property is in Lena, MS

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answered on Mar 11, 2024

If you have a Deed of Trust, then you must Foreclose. If you have a Contract(Lease With Option To Purchase), then you must sue for possession. Hire a MS attorney to handle this.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: OK so Me and my boyfriend moved in a house about 6 months ago we were on a fixed lease we'll the house got foreclosed up
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answered on Mar 4, 2024

In California, if you're living in a rental property that gets foreclosed upon, the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act provides you with certain rights. First and foremost, if you have a fixed-term lease, the new owner must honor the lease unless they plan to occupy the property as their... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Florida on
Q: Hello My deceased mom home in the state of Florida was sold at foreclosure proceedings and she owned 50% interest.

Me and my siblings would like to know the steps to take to obtain the funds. Thank You!

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answered on Mar 1, 2024

In Florida, if your deceased mother's home was sold at foreclosure and she owned a 50% interest, you and your siblings need to follow several steps to claim any surplus funds from the sale. First, you should contact the clerk of the court in the county where the foreclosure sale occurred to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Products Liability for Illinois on
Q: Yes I would like to know how can I get my house back from my niece who lied to me stole it making money off my mother's
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 21, 2024

An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It would be difficult for any attorney to offer guidance based on the brief post. An attorney would want to know the context - whether the matter involved a sale, a will, etc. A consult will probably be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Small Claims for California on
Q: How do you rid of a mechanical lein on your home?

My mom is about to get a mechanical lein placed on her home mid March. She hired a company to clean and insulate the attic valued at 7200.00. She did not sign a contract. I her son signed an agreement in good faith. So far they don't want to work with us. They want either two installments or... View More

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

Under California law, a mechanic's lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. If a mechanic's lien is placed on your mother's home, it's crucial to address it promptly to avoid... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Foreclosure and Estate Planning for California on
Q: How do I get rid of a mechanical lein placed on a home owned by my mom's trust?

My mom needed work done in her attic. A company called Attic Project took on the work knowing very well we didn't have the money stating my mom can pay them back later. I her son signed an agreement. My mom owes them 7200.00 now they want to place a mechanical lein on her home by middle of... View More

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

Under California law, dealing with a mechanic's lien on a property requires prompt and careful action. If a lien has been placed on your mom's home due to unpaid debts for work done, the first step is to review the agreement you signed with Attic Project. It's important to understand... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: Wrongful foreclosure, disbursement question

What are the grounds to appeal a disbursement hearing, if any? Must a property be levied first before auctioned for judicial foreclosure from consent order.

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James Clifton
answered on Feb 20, 2024

The disbursement hearing would not be the place to challenge the foreclosure auction. You would have needed to file an injunction prior to the auction to challenge whether the auction was being conducted pursuant to applicable law. The order on the disbursement hearing is likely subject to an abuse... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: Do all real properties in Georgia must be levied with notice before a judicial foreclosure?

If this was part of a consent order of a settlement. Like let’s say you are given 180 days to pay $90,000 or property has to be sold. Does it need to be levied first before auctioned?

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James Clifton
answered on Feb 20, 2024

No, if there is a consent judgment that grants the right to foreclose, the notice of foreclosure sale must be published according to the laws relating to sheriff's sales. The sheriff will then auction the property. If your property was foreclosed, you may have the ability to collect surplus... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: If you give someone money to purchase property for you without contract, how can you prove your intent of ownership?

Bank transactions reflect transfer of funds on date of home purchase date

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James Clifton
answered on Feb 18, 2024

In order to prove that there was an intent to share in the ownership of the property or that the funds provided at closing were to be paid back, you would need to have texts or emails showing that there was an agreement between the parties. A less reliable method would be to provide witnesses who... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Probate for Utah on
Q: I'm an heir to an estate, How do I get my funds out of court after a foreclosure?
Kenneth Prigmore
Kenneth Prigmore
answered on Feb 16, 2024

The entity that foreclosed on the home will have the money initially. If it's over $100k, they will normally refuse to give it to an heir without first your going to court and requesting to be named as the personal represenative.

If it has been long enough, the entity may have turned...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Florida on
Q: Ex-husband being foreclosed on in FL. I'm on deed, but NOT on mortgage. How does this affect me?

I have nothing to do with the property but was told I had to sign the mortgage since we were still legally married at the time of his closing. It's been eight years and I've moved on and moved to Missouri, and he's now being foreclosed on. What does this mean for me, if anything?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 15, 2024

It means that the mortgage can be foreclosed despite your interest in the property. The property can be sold pursuant to an order of the court and in the very rare possibility that the property sells for more than is owed, you would be entitled to a portion of the excess. You are being notified... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Michigan on
Q: If my home sold at sherriff sale to a bank n loan only in my name, deed was in her name can i make my ex leave sooner?

Can i do anything about her not paying the loan n her new husband calling the bank pretending to be me? I havent lived there in 12 years and now shes ruined my credit

What are my options? They said she has till June when house sold in Nov to move out, but im not buying house back and i want... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 17, 2024

You don't have many options regarding her staying in the house. The bank now owns it and would be responsible for her eviction at the appropriate time (e.g. expiration of redemption period).

3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Collections for California on
Q: What do I need to do next? Received Notice of Trustee's Sale on a property that we have a lien against.

Non payment of purchase of building materials totaling $20,000.

Is there a way to recoup this loss?

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Feb 15, 2024

Yes, and no. Assuming your lien is validly perfected, you can advance money to the senior lien(s) to reinstate it, which will stop them from foreclosing this time around, and then initiate your own foreclosure process. There is so much to consider before you do anything like that, without much time... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Virginia on
Q: If I pay the full past due amount for my mortgage will that stop forclosure?

I lost my job last Oct, but im back to work full time and can now pay all the past due. I'm about 3 months behind.

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answered on Feb 15, 2024

In Virginia, paying the full past due amount on your mortgage can indeed halt the foreclosure process, assuming the lender hasn't already completed the foreclosure sale. When you pay off the entire amount you owe in arrears, including any late fees and legal costs incurred by the lender as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Georgia on
Q: I've been living in a home for 33 years the home was in my parents name technically I'm not the owner it's sold on

It was sold on the courthouse square on the first Tuesday of the month now the new owner is coming up here and telling me that is his home and he's taking my stuff and he's letting people steal my stuff taking it off the property does he have the right to do this because technically as it... View More

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James Clifton
answered on Feb 12, 2024

If the new owner is removing your property without a writ of possession, he can be charged with theft. The writ of possession is necessary to begin the process of removing you and your property. Also, there may be surplus funds that you are entitled to from the foreclosure sale. Schedule a free... View More

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