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Lenders Beware: Foreclosure Judgments Can be Set Aside At Any Time Before The Sale Occurs

Jimerson Firm

Although a lender may have won the battle by obtaining a final judgment of foreclosure from the court, it may not win the war. Although a lender may not be able to avoid this from happening, it should be aware of how and why their final judgment of foreclosure may be set aside. Pursuant to Section 702.07 Bank of Am.

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Canceling and Rescheduling a Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Now Requires a Motion

Jimerson Firm

In 2010, the Florida Supreme Court approved an amendment to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure regarding mortgage foreclosures and enacted new forms, such as Form 1.996(b), Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale. Form 1.996(c), Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale. In re Amendments To The Fla.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 4 – Assignment of Rents Under Section 697.07, Florida Statutes

Jimerson Firm

Parts 1-3 of this series explored alternative pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders including acceleration and enforcement of personal guarantees. The answer to the question of whether hotel revenues constitute rent under Section 697.07, Florida Statutes, may depend upon the district in which the foreclosure action is pending.

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Burr & Forman Names Eight New Partners Across Five Offices

Burr Forman

From Burr & Forman’s Jacksonville office: Armando Nozzolillo is a member of the firm’s CreditorsRights and Bankruptcy practice group. About Burr & Forman LLP.

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Overview of Florida’s New Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act

Jimerson Firm

The Act codifies existing common law in Florida regarding the right to have a receiver appointed by the court in commercial foreclosure actions, and provides much needed clarity, predictability, and uniformity on the standard for the appointment of a receiver and the powers of receivers. What is the Purpose of the Act?

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges – Part 3: Commercial Mortgage Default Options Including Acceleration and Enforcement of Personal Guaranties

Jimerson Firm

Part 2 of this series analyzed pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders dealing with hotel/restaurant mortgage defaults. For example, when a borrower becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy, the lender can still attempt to mitigate its damages by seeking to recover all or a portion of its damages from the guarantor.

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