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Filing a Foreclosure Lawsuit? Make Sure You Check the Local Rules

Jimerson Firm

In Florida, mortgage foreclosure lawsuits are filed in the county where the property is located. Although Florida foreclosures are governed by Chapter 702 of the Florida Statutes , foreclosing lenders must also check the local rules of the court where the lawsuit is filed to make sure that they comply with any additional requirements.

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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. 49.08, Fla.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 6 – Considerations for the Appointment of a Receiver During Commercial Foreclosures

Jimerson Firm

As discussed in parts 1-4 of this series, lenders have several options prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. Additionally, as briefly discussed in part 5 of this series, during the foreclosure action, lenders have options to try to preserve the value of the underlying collateral and to minimize further losses.

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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. This article explores Section 697.07, Florida Statutes, which governs the assignment of rents. Losing the Right to Collect Rents: Junior Foreclosure Sales.

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Burr & Forman Names Eight New Partners Across Five Offices

Burr Forman

He represents various financial institutions, creditors, landlords, and other parties in all aspects of loan modifications and restructuring, commercial foreclosures, enforcement of security interests and domestic and foreign judgments, Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies, and creditorsrights litigation.

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Lenders Beware: Make Sure Your Borrower’s Organizational Documents’ Blocking Director Provisions Comply With State Law

The Creditors Rights

After the borrower’s default and lender’s commencement of foreclosure proceedings, the borrower’s members—with the exception of the Special Member—voted to cause the borrower to file a chapter 11 petition. The lender filed a motion to dismiss, contending the filing was not authorized.

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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Jimerson Firm

2] This result can be potentially disastrous to a mortgage lender that may lose the value of a first priority mortgage lien as security for the loan, and potentially have the mortgage subject to being foreclosed in a construction lien foreclosure lawsuit. Notices of commencement are governed by Fla. Notices of Commencement Under Fla.