Category Archives: Foreclosure Defense
Florida Supreme Court Case Could Determine Future of Foreclosure Defense Cases
A new Florida Supreme Court case that involves foreclosure defense and the ability for attorneys to collect attorneys’ fees is gaining widespread attention, as well as concern from those who bring these types of cases if/when lenders are quickly (and possibly mistakenly and/or in bad faith) foreclosing on property. Not only could the case… Read More »
The First Steps in Preparing Your Foreclosure Defense
Foreclosure is, unfortunately, a reality that many Americans have to deal with, especially as our economy and the job market continue to change. In April alone, there were more than 64,000 properties with a foreclosure filing nationwide. There are a number of housing markets where foreclosures are picking back up. Typically, a foreclosure starts… Read More »
New Florida Law Addressing Foreclosure Defense after Bankruptcy Explained
In late March, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill into law that affects foreclosure defense in the state of Florida. Specifically, Senate Bill 220 addresses the property rights of defendants with respect to the overlap between bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings. Below, we provide some clarifications when it comes to contesting a foreclosure after bankruptcy… Read More »
South Florida Court Raises Questions for Foreclosure Defense Cases
A recent foreclosure defense case out of South Florida has many borrowers concerned. Specifically, in this case, although the borrowers ultimately won the case against the bank, they were not awarded attorneys’ fees. Below, we discuss some additional details of the case and decision, and also provide some guidance on how those of us… Read More »
$5 Million Foreclosure Settlement against Bank of America Finalized
Bank of America is once again in hot water when it comes to improper foreclosure-related practices: The banking giant reached a $5 million settlement with the federal government during the first week of January. The settlement covers various False Claims Act allegations brought by several individuals; a case which the federal government intervened in…. Read More »
Foreclosure Defense Case Could Have Major Implications for Homeowners
A major case to recently come out of the Maine Supreme Court could have implications for foreclosure defense cases all over the country: In September, the Maine Supreme Court ruled that the mortgage company was barred from bringing another foreclosure lawsuit against the homeowners after the lower court dismissed the lawsuit. The ruling is… Read More »
The “Standing at Inception” Rule In Foreclosure Defense Cases
The standing at inception rule requires that lenders prove that they have the right to enforce the note on your home and mortgage at the time they file their complaint in court. It is an important rule that often makes the difference regarding whether a given homeowner ultimately wins or loses their foreclosure case…. Read More »
Things That Slow Down Foreclosure Proceedings
In the state of Florida alone there are approximately 63,000 residential foreclosure cases filed per year. Going through a foreclosure can be a traumatic and emotionally draining experience. Often times individuals struggle to find ways to slow down or stop the process. Fortunately, when fighting a residential foreclosure in the state of Florida, there… Read More »
Bank of America to Pay $46 Million In Foreclosure Case
In a recent 107-page ruling, a California judge called Bank of America’s behavior in handling a foreclosure “heartless” and “brazen”. The circumstances surrounding the case began in late 2009 when the Sundquist family of Sacramento, California requested to modify their home loan. The Sundquists spoke with Bank of America, who directed them to default… Read More »