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Bringing a Residential Foreclosure Action? You Need a Verified Complaint

Jimerson Firm

In 2010, the Florida Supreme Court amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.110(b) to include a verification provision in foreclosure complaints. In response to the new legislation, the Florida Supreme Court created a new rule for governing foreclosure complaints, Rule 1.115 , which includes a new verification requirement.

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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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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The businesses allegedly impersonated law enforcement officers, government officials, process servers, and law firm personnel to scare or intimidate consumers into paying alleged debts. For more information, click here. Engel , 37 N.Y.3d For more information, click here.

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How Do Credit Repair Companies Work?

Credit Corp

For example, Lexington Law Firm works with you to identify inaccuracies. Avoiding Credit Repair Scams The Credit Report Organizations Act governs the marketing of credit repair services. Keep an eye on your mailbox in case one of the credit bureaus sends you a letter requesting more information. appeared first on Credit.com.

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A Condominium Owner Did Not Pay The Assessment. How Do I Collect?

Jimerson Firm

Under Florida law, condominium associations have the ability to assess unit owners for their proportional amount of the costs and expenses for maintaining and operating the condominium property. and in the condominium’s governing documents. appeared first on Jimerson Birr Law Firm. See generally § 718.121, Fla.