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WHAT’S IN A BASEMENT? Adventures in Licensing Basement Rentals in Maryland

Adventures in Licensing Basement Rentals in Maryland: Reasons to comply with rental license requirements in Maryland.

Fight the Bank

Some steps to take when you get served.

News – Mortgage Tax Relief Extended by “Fiscal Cliff” Compromise

Law makers extend mortgage tax relief past the end of 2012.

Some Important Landlord Tenant Timeframes - Florida

Information and timeframe regarding: Landlord's rights to enter the dwelling, repairs by landlord, timeframe to leave the premises, notices to landlord, notices to tenant, return of deposit

The Homeowner's Bill of Rights

Newport Beach Real Estate Attorneys explain that in order to stem the wave of foreclosure, on July 11, 2012, California enacted into law a “Homeowner Bill of Rights” for the purpose of aiding embattled homeowners and bring fairness, accountability and transparency to the state’s foreclosure process.

Will I Lose My Home if I File Bankruptcy

One of the first questions, many homeowners who are contemplating filing bankruptcy ask is “Will I lose my home if I file for bankruptcy?” The answer to this question depends upon a number of factors. This article sheds some light on the answer to this question.

How Banks Are Worsening the Foreclosure Crisis

The bad mortgages that got the current financial crisis started have produced a terrifying wave of home foreclosures. Unless the foreclosure surge eases, even the most extravagant federal stimulus spending won’t spur an economic recovery.

HSBC Loses at Summary Judgment In Broward County, Florida

HSBC’s Motion for Summary Judgment and allows homeowner Socorro Hernandez to continue to defend the foreclosure filed against her.

Florida Fair Lending Act

The Florida Fair Lending Act, Chapter 494, Florida Statutes, prohibits predatory tactics on high cost home loans

Drafting Workout Agreements

Workout agreements have to address a number of bankruptcy and foreclosure issues, as well as transactional ones. Many workout agreements don't address all of the consequences of what liabilities and procedures apply if the workout fails.

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