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My landlord is in foreclosure… Do I still pay rent?

2017-01-20T00:06:01-05:00

If you just found out your landlord is in foreclosure, you probably must continue to pay your rent, or you risk a possible eviction. On the flip side of the coin, if your tenants are not paying rent because you are in foreclosure, then you should demand rent be paid, or evict them if they don't leave the home. Foreclosures are moving slowly in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast. They are almost [...]

5 Ways To Handle Underwater Mortgages In Orlando

Lewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2013-12-19T12:45:55-05:00

CNBC issued a report in May 2010 on the U.S. Cities With The Most Underwater Mortgages. Not surprisingly, Florida appeared on the list more than once. Orlando ranked #2 in the nation for the highest percentage of underwater mortgages – about 75%. Only 1 in 4 households with mortgages in Orlando have at least $1.00 in equity, and that might be disappearing fast. So what can you do if you fall into the “wrong” percentage? [...]