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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: I have a question about property damage due to my neighbors shed burning down do u have free consultation

recently my neighboirs shed burned down. and as a result my truck that was parked on my proerty was burned and totaled. the gentleman the own the houyse had recently died and left the house to his daughter who didnt pay insurance and doesnt check on the property even once. she also hyasnt paid the... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

In a situation like yours, where your property was damaged due to your neighbor's shed burning down, you may have grounds for a claim. Since the house is inherited and the current owner has not maintained insurance, this complicates matters, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have no... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Foreclosure, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Collections for Iowa on
Q: I need a lawyer to deal with a bank who's practices are questionable they're trying to repossess my house

They went and took everything out of my checking account trust me out on the road with no money I've been in contact with him all the way through they want everything in many position where I can't work with them anymore I feel when they willfully and deliberately set out to break me and they did

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Nov 22, 2023

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. I'm sorry your question went unnoticed. You mention that you need a lawyer - this forum is not set up like an attorney referral service. Attorneys here can't offer their services. You would need to reach... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Ohio on
Q: My house is for sale to avoid foreclosure. Next court date is a non-oral hearing. Can I get an extension on the date?

My house is being listed for sale and I also have a private investor who is working on getting funds to pay-off my amount due. If my house is "under contract" or if the investor needs another 1-2 weeks to get the funds, on the date of my non-oral hearing, can I request that the non-oral... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2023

Yes, but the better thing to do would be to reach out to the bank to engage in loss mitigation. This would pause the foreclosure while they determined whether you are eligible for any loss mitigation options, including modification of the loan, and will give you time to either sell or refinance.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: I have just received a letter threatening foreclosure on my home for 600$ (two years HOA Dues.

The first year of being late HOA locked me out of my account and has not let me make any payments for previous or current years. They have charged me a daily fee of late fee, administration fees and my $600 bill is now $2600.00 2 years later. I can’t even pay my upcoming year because I am locked... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2023

You might file a declaratory judgment action and also ask for a temporary injunction. You will need a SC attorney who can file suit fast.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Michigan on
Q: We have north of 100 residents wanting to hire an attorney to get their homes back, we can afford the attorney. thanks
Adam Alexander
Adam Alexander
answered on Nov 12, 2023

There are multiple foreclosure defense lawyers in Michigan. I suggest you request a consultation to discuss your legal issue.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure for South Carolina on
Q: My home was foreclosed in South Carolina and sold at Auction. Was told if home not paid in full yet, a ch.13 could save?

Is that true? And South Carolina does not offer individual with no attorney e-file for skeleton or any bankruptcy. Could I submit in a state that does, due to the urgency, but use my current states exemptions?

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answered on Nov 10, 2023

You should talk to a bankruptcy attorney in your area as the laws affecting real estate differ from state to state. If your home has already been foreclosed, you should do so immediately, although it may already be too late. You can file an emergency chapter 13 but you should talk to an attorney... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Georgia on
Q: I need legal advice on how to collect surplus funds from an auction
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answered on Nov 10, 2023

You must first file a claim with the clerk of the court where the auction was held. The claim must be filed within 60 days of the sale date.

Once you have filed the claim, the clerk of the court will notify the other parties involved in the foreclosure, including the lender and the buyer....
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello, I have 2 suites with levelset against the same person/ company in stage 3 deadline 1 yesterday 1 today HELP

i am lost the one yesterday i did mandoroty arbitration if you could please spare me a phone call I am a small one man copration with 1 employee and on the verge of bankruptsy there is 38,000.00 owed to me. i went after tthe customers homes with the leans she refused to sign for the cert mail. and... View More

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

You are going to need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney. You are a corporate entity so you must retain counsel. In determining your choice of an attorney, there are many factors to consider, including but not limited to and you should look at how the attorney is you should also... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Probate for Tennessee on
Q: Tenncare request for release

Recently got a Tenncare request for release form and had fill out along with sent a death certificate by email for my mother that passed in nursing home with Tenncare Choices. They emailed me back since I am a disabled that they assert my estate when I pass. They will not let me know how much my... View More

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answered on Nov 8, 2023

If you are disabled, you do not have to pay anything to Tenncare while you are alive and remain disabled. It would be easier on YOU to just let the make a claim against your estate when you pass.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Contracts and Foreclosure for Oklahoma on
Q: What if a mortgage company withheld needed documents to save a home and stolen the property for personal gain
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answered on Nov 7, 2023

If a mortgage company is suspected of withholding documents to inappropriately obtain property, this could potentially be a serious legal matter involving allegations of fraud or other misconduct. Homeowners in such situations should promptly consult with an attorney who has experience in real... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Texas on
Q: I haven't received a foreclosure notice yet .
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answered on Nov 7, 2023

When you get that letter or Notice call me.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Probate and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Can a court ordered receiver take a loan on a paid off house where the homeowners are both dead? And probate case opend

Our house is taken in Norwalk California under health and safety code violations to a receivership where the receiver pulled out equity loans cuz house was paid off for over 50 years myself my mom lived in the property as successors and errors we opened a probate case to protect them from taking us... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

In California, a court-appointed receiver has the authority to take various actions concerning property under their control, which can include taking out loans against the property to pay for repairs or to maintain the property.

However, this power must be granted by the court order that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Probate for California on
Q: Is a lien attached to a person
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answered on Nov 6, 2023

In California, a lien is typically attached to a property rather than a person. It serves as a legal claim or hold on the property as security for a debt or charge that must be paid off. When the property is sold, the lien must be satisfied from the proceeds before clear title can be transferred to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Tennessee on
Q: We need our house back from foreclosure in Tn sold in August to a realtor and we didn’t know about it

Bought in 1998 and we’re in our 60’s now and no where to go

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

Setting aside a foreclosure is difficult and expensive. What are your grounds?

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Georgia on
Q: What can a lawyer do to stop/postpone foreclosure sale scheduled tue Nov 7, 2023? DeKalb County, GA

Single family home. I am a senior, age 67

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

There are a lot of options. If you haven't previously requested a loan modification, partial claim, or another type of loss mitigation. The loan holder will likely work with the homeowner to postpone the sale to allow the loss mitigation application to be processed. Other options include... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Texas on
Q: Loan modification denied 3 times, reason npv Payment plan was to high, How can I stop foreclosure

Mortgage co won't work with me, only option to pay full amount past dued

Who can help me get mortgage current, don't have the money for attorney

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answered on Nov 5, 2023

The only real way to stop foreclosure in TX is to sue the bank and get a stay(temporary restraining order) of the f/c sale. I have never lost one of these cases and they always give the borrower leverage and time to re-design or re-make the loan and its terms. This all supposes that you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Probate for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue the co-owner of a property for refusing to sell now that the property has been reverted to beneficiary?

Family member passed away and we inherited a percentage of this property. Other family member who inherited percentage of the property was living in it and refused to move or sell the house when we had a buyer. The property was foreclosed on because they did not pay the mortgage. Property went to... View More

Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
answered on Nov 1, 2023

You probably need to file a partition action to force the sale. Except, the mortgage company may beat you to forcing another sale. A partition action can take months (or years) before you reach the end. I recommend you find a real estate attorney to advise you what your rights are.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Nevada on
Q: In a nonjudicial forclosure case. Can a lender hire a third party servicer to work under the lenders name?
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answered on Oct 30, 2023

In a nonjudicial foreclosure case in Nevada, a lender can hire a third-party servicer to work under the lender's name. This is a common practice among lenders, as it allows them to focus on their core business of lending money, while outsourcing the tasks associated with foreclosing on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Tennessee on
Q: My wife left in February. Moved off. I found out I'm not on the mortgage. Getting Foreclosure letters. Can't reach her??

I really need to know my options. She drained all accounts. I live in the house. I want to stay in the house.

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answered on Oct 27, 2023

You can try to get the lender to accept your payments on the note. Otherwise they will foreclose. If you are on the title, it will be difficult for the lender to remove you from possession. In that event hire a good lawyer to fight the Detainer.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: When I purchased my home there was a fictitious trust deed wit a statue of limitations of 60 years it also gained intere

The realtor elementary the fictitious after two years and rewrote my note a trustee got paid $16000 there is a satisfaction deed and a reconveyance I was 25 years I was clueless as to what happened

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answered on Oct 23, 2023

Under California law, a fictitious deed of trust is typically used for the purpose of securing future advances or obligations under a line of credit. If the fictitious deed of trust was eliminated and the note was rewritten, it's essential to understand the terms and conditions of the new... View More

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