Florida Foreclosures Legal Questions

It may not be a mistake, if you had a survey previously done and you believe the property is yours you can challenge that the property is yours with the competing survey. If there is an encroachment, you may be able to make the argument that the property has become yours by adverse possession. Alternatively, you could have an action against the title company or surveyor, depending on what representations were made or insured. Contact an attorney to address the specific facts of your case who can review each of the relevant documents to properly advise you.... Read More

Too vague of a question. Nothing good would be the obvious answer. BEFORE you do such a thing, you would be well advised to actually hire an attorney to address some of the options with you so you can make proper informed decisions about your financial situation. If you concern is that one forclosure could adversely affect the other properties, that is a distinct possiblity that depends on a wide variety of factors.... Read More

Well first, if property is in foreclosure, it is HIGHLY likely that you will be forced to move, so I would start looking ASAP. As to payment of rent to Landlord, I would be reluctant as this money may properly be owed to the bank. YOu may need to hire a lawyer to represent you, unfortunately at your expense, or contatc legal aid tp help you.... Read More

Well typically, even an appeal will require a bond. Unless you file a bankruptcy, whcih invokes an automatic stay.  You should talk to a bankruptcy lawyer immediately though to make sure that you still have an interest in the property that is covered by the BK stay as many times summary judgment divests your interest in property.... Read More

A 1099 discharge of debt is not a release from liability under the contractual obligation of the note and mortgage. It serves as a notice to the IRS that they do not believe they will recover the debt and for tax purposes the debt is forgiven; however, they could still file suit to collect the debt and the mortgage still serves as a lien on the collateral property if they did so, the 1099 would be reversed. In your case it would still have to be a short sale. The second loan was not discharged as you believe. Even a discharge under bankruptcy would only protect you from personal liability and still require a short sale, unless the lien was also removed from the property as part of the process.... Read More

Unfortunately, that you have a child and can't afford your rent is not the responsibility of the landlord. if you cant pay the rent, you will have to move. If you refuse to move the landlord will likely start eviction action against you, which may make it even harder for you to get a lease in the future. if you have no money and children, you may need to contact public assistanceor section 8 housing to seeif you can get some help with rent or find a place you can afford.... Read More

Typically no, nor can they actually attend mediation for you or with you. If you are involved in a legal proceeding you should seriously consider hiring a lawyer. If you needed to have your appendix removed you woundn't even consider hiring a surgical nurse who watched a thoracic surgeon do the procedure hundreds of times just to save money. Using a non-lawyer or paralegal for legal matters typically causes bad results that cost even more money.... Read More

Obviously you owe it to someone...key is making sure you have the right person. Easy way is to confirm with people you THINK you owe, that new people get the $$. You dont want to just use this as an excuse to not pay anyone to scam free rent though, not that YOU  are but some people try, as this usually backfires badly.... Read More