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A New Federal Law Requires 90 Days Notice Prior to Eviction of any Tenant Living in a Foreclosed Property
If you rent your home, and your home was sold at a foreclosure sale after May 20, 2009, a new federal law, The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, requires the new owner to notify you at least 90 days before evicting you. You must still comply with the obligations of your lease or rental agreement during this time period.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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Description of Chapter 13 bankruptcy advantages, eligibility and how it works.
By: U.S. Courts - Federal Judiciary
Explore Loan Workout Solutions with Your Lender
(Separate Website)
First and foremost, if you can keep your mortgage current, do so. But if you find you are unable to make your mortgage payments, you might qualify for a loan workout option. Check with your lender to see which option may be available. Some options may not apply to your loan if it is not insured by FHA.
By: U.S. Department of Housing
Facing Foreclosure? A note to homeowners
(Separate Website)
Facing foreclosure? Scammers are targeting people having trouble paying their mortgages. Some claim to be able to "rescue" homeowners from foreclosures, while others promise loan modifications - for a fee. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know how to avoid scams that could make your housing situation go from bad to worse.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Foreclosure/Forfeiture
If you fall behind in your monthly house payments, the seller or lender may try to take your house back. This is generally called foreclosure. If your house is foreclosed, you may lose not only your house, but also all the money you've invested in it.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Whether you're in foreclosure now or worried
about it in the future, this information can help.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
(Separate Website)
Listing of HUD approved counseling agencies for Washington State. These agencies can provide counseling on foreclosures and other housing issues.
By: U.S. Department of Housing
Information for Military Personnel Regarding Mortgage Relief and Foreclosure Protection
(Separate Website)
Information about payment relief and protection from foreclosure provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (formerly known as The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940)
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
If you are having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments or you have received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them, here are some tips to help get you back on track.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Your Home: Mortgage Payments
(Separate Website)
If you're having trouble making your payments, this article talks about what you should and things to avoid.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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