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1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Foreclosure for California on
Q: Are there any laws pertaining to forclosures beginning in the state jurisdiction and closing in the federal jurisdiction

BOTW was purchased by BMO under the Department of Treasury. BOTW are stealing homes fraudulently over petty amounts and with little notice. I have evidence of criminal actions by BOTW. Neither bank is claiming liability for a potential RICO Case.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 21, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing with foreclosure proceedings and alleged criminal actions by BOTW in California. Laws regarding foreclosures can vary by state, including in California. It's important to consult with a real estate attorney who is knowledgeable... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Which type of attorney handles cases relating to suing the city for negligence against residential inhabitants?

The city has allowed warehouses to box my house in on all four sides and for the past few years, it has been a living hell with warehouse owners, construction workers, and big rig drivers, noise, etc. My children can no longer be outside to play. I tried Personal Injury attorneys, but they said... View More

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Jan 17, 2023

This is a question for real estate and zoning attorneys. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Can an HECM mortgage company legally lock us out of my deceased mother’s home that we occupy before foreclosure is done

No will, trust, or probate. Title held in both parents names. Both deceased. Last one on 9/20/22. Email from HUD services states we need to leave and they may lock us out at any time. Need time to empty the home. Home is not worth the mortgage balance. Ok with foreclosure as long as we have some... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Nov 16, 2022

yOU WILL DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR BY SEEING AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY with (sorry about the caps) all the relevant papers. Frankly, it sounds like there have already been foreclosure and eviction proceedings.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: Civil code 2924m What action can an individual take when Ca. civil code 2924m is breached? Who is responsible for

Who is responsible for enforcing CCC 2924m? CA Civil Code

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
answered on Sep 25, 2022

Speak with a real property lawyer in your area. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: we ne help fast we dont have much time we got a unlawful detianer and they sold our house wrongfull i lived here for 20

we did to know how to fill and appial and sueing the bank

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answered on Sep 24, 2022

I highly advise that you speak to a qualified attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights.

2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Probate for California on
Q: My grandpa passed and did not leave a will. His kids didn’t go to probate or pay mortgage. What are my option to save it

The mortgage has not been paid since he passed. And the tenants just received a foreclosure notice. The property needs more work than it’s worth but I spent so many summer days there and it has great sentimental value of the property. How can I stop it from being foreclosed on and not have my... View More

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Jul 26, 2022

You need to consult with a probate attorney. Because there was no will, the laws of intestate apply (ie property goes to grandpas kids, then grandkids, etc). Talk with a probate attorney if there is anything that can be done if grandpas kids won’t sign away their interest.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: What makes a loan document void
Rod B. Tuazon
Rod B. Tuazon
answered on May 4, 2022

This is quite a broad question to answer. If you have specifics, it would be easier to identify if the loan may be void or voidable.

There are several ways to challenge the validity of a loan. If there are missing terms, such as the number of years to pay or the interest rate the lender...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: can your bank send you out a loan modification package after they sold your house?

I had a loan mod approved bank called me back to remove ex husbands name said i would get updated package never got callwd and emailed dozens of x never told buy 1 person in bank my house was in foreclosure they finally said they found my modification and would fedex it out they did but then i... View More

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Dec 20, 2021

you need a full detailed consultation with an attorney that has experience in mortgage litigation. there are too many facts missing and the attorney would need a timeline and all documents you have.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: My house was auctioned off due to foreclosure. My name was not on the mortgage? Would I qualify as a eligible bidder?

The mortgage was in my ex brother in law's name. Before he passed away he deeded the house to me. Would I qualify as a eligible bidder or eligible tent buyer?

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Dec 13, 2021

no. if you are on title to the property, you would not be able to bid at auction. the post is a little confusing because you say the "house was auctioned off" which implies it was already foreclosed upon so it's not clear how you would be able to bid on anything at this point.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: covid: I pro per-no friend come with but plaintiff+lawyer allowed @hearing: now 2 declarations to my 1= viol of rights?

In a UD action, at a hearing of which I appeared in pro per, my friend came with me, for support, and for me to have a witness, but was denied access by the Bailiff, denying me the chance to verify claims now before the court. b4 entering ct. rm counsel put me in a moral quagmire, weighing my... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Dec 2, 2021

You need to discuss all these issues with a lawyer. This question and answer format does not give us the opportunity to review all your evidence, or lack thereof, and then give you clear advice on what you might do.

Furthermore, there is insufficient information about what the result of the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: HOA is trying to foreclose on my home and has been avoiding my house because of non payment what are my options

i hadnt paid for sometime based on the fact that HOA was harassing my mother who lived at the property

and refused to take care of the property and would skip her house because of one of the board members

not liking her

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Oct 19, 2021

HOA is within their right to foreclose. The only way to avoid foreclosure is to bring the account current all at once or file a chapter 13 bankruptcy to enter a payment plan to catch up. You will need to have a consultation with an attorney. (Note: withholding HOA payment is not the proper... View More

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Q: I’m in CA. We’re 8 yrs behind on a 15-yr 2nd Mortgage taken out in 2004. Can they still foreclose if S.O.L is 4 yrs?

We’re trying to avoid foreclosure (auction in >1 week) on our 1st mortgage (30 yr, taken out in 2002, and 40+ months behind on payments). My bk hearing is coming up in a few days for a Chapter 13 BK, and the repayment plan is huge. I was hoping to strip off my husband’s second mortgage... View More

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Oct 11, 2021

Yes they can still foreclose. There is no such statute of limitations on secured debt. Talk to your chapter 13 attorney as to your options. If you cannot remove the lien in the chapter 13, you may have to pay to keep the home, or you may have to consider selling the house.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Foreclosure for California on
Q: I have a hard money loan for the house that i occupied! Is this ilegal? To give loan on this terms?
Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Aug 26, 2021

I think there are initially two issues. What makes you feel this loan is illegal? And, exactly what did you say on the loan application?

Hard money loans are not automatically illegal but normally are made to persons who own a business and are intended for business purposes instead of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: Whats are my next options if any?

I bought my home back in 2004, with 2 loans (20% & 80%)… 2010 I made a loan modification to combine both loans. I started paying one single payment. In may 2021 I got a default notification and my home has been foreclosed now because the loan modification was made on only one of the 2 loans... View More

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Jul 30, 2021

the loan is secured on the property which means they can foreclose at any time, even 10 years later. to avoid foreclosure, you are going to need to pay the balance due in a lump sum, negotiate the payments due, or file a chapter 13 bankruptcy and do a payment plan to catch up to avoid foreclosure.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: I applied for covid-19 mortgage relief and now face property foreclosure. How do I avoid losing my home???

I was able to resume monthly payments, however, new mortgage service has denied me a repayment plan and refinance option.

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jul 27, 2021

You should have an immediate conversation with one or more bankruptcy lawyers. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is designed to give you up to 5 years to catch up your mortgage, all the while protecting you from foreclosure.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Divorce, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: My mother and stepdad own a home together but they are separated not Divorce, but living in the same house.

Her name is on the deed and his name is on the actual mortgage loan he wants to do a quick sale on the house but is it possible for him to do so without her consent with her name not being on the actual mortgage loan ?

He also claimed that he stopped paying the mortgage about 5 months ago... View More

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Mar 26, 2021

Your mom needs to call and consult with a lawyer that is familiar with real estate and bankruptcy law. If she is on title, he cannot sell without her permission. If he stopped paying the mortgage, she needs to pay the arrears if she wants to stay in the house. If there is equity in the house and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: Am I a CA usury exempt lender if I am a private party lending to another private party secured by a 2nd trust deed
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answered on Mar 23, 2021

You are going to have to elaborate a lot more. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE! YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY WHO IS LICENSED IN YOUR STATE FOR LEGAL ADVICE. This is merely suggestions for you to think about in discussing your situation with the local attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: Can a bank file foreclosure proceedings on a matured loan in San Francisco, CA that they don’t want to extend?
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answered on Feb 16, 2021

You really need to provide far more specific information in order to obtain a meaningful answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Foreclosure and Collections for California on
Q: If the court-ordered sale of a residence and a subsequent BK is filed but dismissed 30 days later, is a new OSC required

After an OSC, the court ordered the sale of a residence in October. The homestead granted was $75K. If a BK is filed in December and later dismissed in January/February, does the Judgment Creditor need to file a new OSC in order to get another court order - or is the original OSC restated? The... View More

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Dec 9, 2020

the an order is already entered, no further order is necessary. the bankruptcy will only delay but not prevent the sale. You have to take the appropriate action in state court to reverse such an order.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family Law and Foreclosure for California on
Q: My soon to be ex left the state with the kids. She left me in a house we cannot afford in California. I also want to go.

Soon to be ex left with kids to AZ. She left me with a house in California we cannot afford. I need it gone before foreclosure. How can I get her to make the payments for a few months? She lives with her parents and teaches. She REFUSES to sign realtor contract just to be mean. I feel helpless.... View More

Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
answered on Oct 21, 2020

As long as there is no legal action pending (i.e. a divorce) and as long as you are not represented by counsel, you are helpless. The first step towards getting control over the situation is getting court orders. Start by filing a petition for dissolution.

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