The ROBO signed documents may create legal trouble for homeowners for years. Mortgage documents are being invalidated by courts in Florida, furthermore, insurers are hesitant to write policies, and judges are blocking banks from foreclosing on certain homes based on the invalid documents. Some law firms are intentionally removing or withdrawing previously filed documents.

What options do I have if my house is being foreclosed? There are several options a person facing foreclosure might take. It mostly depends on what the person wants. For example, when I meet with clients for the first time, I usually inquire whether they are occupying the home, or whether they are renting the home. In Miami-Dade County, if a house is a homestead, the parties will be referred to mediation to review loss mitigation solutions. If the person is not occupying the home, mediation is not a requirement; however, the court may on its own discretion order mediation to see if there a

There are numerous reason on why you have experienced a financial hardship, however, there are only certain situations that your lender will comsider a financial harsship whereby they will be willing to modify your loan

This article discusses the "cram down" provisions that are available in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy for debtors whose real estate is no longer worth the mortgage that encumbers it.

This article discusses the advantages of holding real property in joint tenancy. It describes who the right of survivorship works and traces its history from English common law.

This article discusses recent enactments of the California legislature designed to protect home owners from the effects of a short - sale. In particular, the legislative purpose is to prevent certain short - sellers from being liable for deficiency judgments.

This article discusses the effect of mortgage debt forgiveness on an individuals income tax. Recent legislation arising from a collapse in the real estate market as well as long standing IRS rules on the subject are discussed.

This article discusses recently enacted legislation that is designed to protect tenants from the rash of foreclosures that have resulted from a collapse in the real estate market.

Professional office (PO) providing tax payment services was delinquent by 2 days in making real property tax payments of $5.5 Million. The County refused to accept payment and imposed a 10% penalty under R&TC 4985.2. PO sued and trial court granted relief. Appellate court reversed holding (1) PO’s mailing the payment to the wrong address is not “reasonable cause and circumstances beyond the person’s control” under 4985.2(a), and (2) trial court does not have power to provide general equitable relief.

This case stems from a dispute among owners of adjoining properties in Brentwood, California. The properties were subject to certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that prohibited blocking neighbors' views. The original CC&Rs expired in 1999, but some neighbors signed an amendment that extended it to 2009. Held: Challenges to recorded Amendments to CC&Rs should have been brought within 4 years, and are now time barred. www.metnews.com