This happens alot and dementia is not a defense to a Trustee's Sale. Hire a competent attorney to search the Title and see if there was a Surplus. Setting aside the Sale for even irregularities is probably moot; it needs to be enjoined prior to the Sale.

There is a statute of limitation, but the more difficult question to answer is generally when does default occur. The statute of limitation in general for a contract "under seal" is ten years, and for a contract not under seal is 3 years. Some loan agreements leave it completely up to the... Read more »

Your deed is valid as between your brother and you. However, it is void as to other third parties because it was not recorded, and they do not have notice of it. However, you may still be able to record it to put them on notice prior to closing. Obviously, you should consult an attorney to deal... Read more »

There are some facts missing from your description. Were foreclosure notices posted on the door and/or received in the mail? Did you attend the hearings and let the Clerk know you had an HAF application pending? Typically, the Clerk will grant an continuance of a foreclosure hearing if he/she knew... Read more »

If he is not on the note he is not liable for the debt but he would be named in a foreclosure action in order to clear the title. It appears he may be on the deed from your statement. If he is then you need to hire a lawyer of your own to see what your options are regarding this matter.

They are right: unless he signed the note, he is not liable. It's doubtful that your ex can require you to refinance or sell, assuming the two of you aren't married and getting divorced.

It sounds like the mortgage has already been foreclosed upon which merges the title into the purchaser at the sale. Sorry but I do not know what "redeeming a mortgage" is. The mortgagor may have had some type of redemption right, but they are usually waived in the mortgage.... Read more »

Before Covid, a case the Court would have struck this old. You need to check with the Clerk of Court to see if the case is still active. If you bring it to the attention of the Clerk of Court, the case may get struck.

If the case is struck, that does not mean that the issue is over. The... Read more »

I'm not sure you have a claim after so much time has passed, or if it would be financially worth it for you to pursue. Generally, when houses are foreclosed and auctioned, the taxes get paid and the bank or mortgage company get what they get. Sometimes they win big; sometimes not.

You will likely need a code inspection to make sure the work was code compliant.

Everyone named in this action should hire their own attorneys to assist on this matter since everyone has their own interests in it. In order to have someone removed as a party, the proper motions need to be filed and granted - it's not as simple as just removing them.

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there are not enough facts in your post to answer your question and you need a lawyer to review the association documents to provide you with a proper answer. If you are going to buy or sell real estate you need a lawyer to review these before you make a decision you might be stuck with. The fact... Read more »

Probably not. Every Declaration for a condominium hotel I have ever read specifically prohibits using it as a residential unit. Some allow you to use it short-term for vacation purposes and some do not allow owners to occupy them at all. You should hire a lawyer to review any real estate you are... Read more »

If there is no will, the laws of intestacy would provide who inherits the property. Whoever inherits the property, perhaps you or another relative, needs to consult with an attorney who practices probate.

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... Read more »

There is a lot more to this than simply getting notice of Delinquent Taxes. Hire a competent attorney to search the Title. The Redemption period is probably past, but the alleged owner may only have a Bill of Sale, not a Deed. An Ejectment Action may be possible. The legal description should... Read more »

The devil is in the details, of course, but as a general rule, yes, a lender may foreclose its lien without having to go through probate court. The promissory note may no longer be enforceable against the decedent’s estate, depending on the statute of limitation for claims of decedents in your... Read more »

You cannot determine the specific meaning without seeing the entire document. Any attempt to speculate is not going to be useful.

I have practiced in Texas and in Texas foreclosure is by "post and sell"--May 3 is the first Tuesday of the month which is foreclosure auction day. .That is contrasted to states like Florida where I practice now where is called a "Strict Foreclosure" state. That means that you... Read more »

The bank can start eviction proceedings as soon as the mortgage payments become delinquent. If you (who I assume is the "girlfriend") continue to make the payments, it's unlikely that the mortgage will be foreclosed. But unless your late boyfriend left the property to you in a... Read more »