Category Archives: Foreclosure
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A recent decision of the Georgia Court of Appeals issued July 12, 2012, provides additional protection to homeowners and others who own real property in Georgia who have a security deed and note with a lender. Foreclosure in Georgia normally is “non-judicial” and quickly concluded with little or no review by Georgia judges. On the other hand, some states… Read More »
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An on-going story regarding foreclosures in Georgia and nationwide is that certain lenders have been found to have taken short cuts using unverified documents and flawed procedures in rushing to foreclosures. As a result, phrases such as robo-signing and “back-dated documents” have become part of the vocabulary in the media and in court decisions. When… Read More »
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On May 20, 2009, a new day dawned for renters. A new federal law was enacted which protected tenants when the property they leased or rented as a residence was sold at foreclosure. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA), Pub. L. No. 111-22, Section 702 (2009) has been extended to be effective through 12-31-2014…. Read More »