The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision last week concerning a homeowner’s legal rights following a loan modification. In Barrasso v. New Century Mortgage Corporation, the Appeals Court held that a homeowner was unable to raise prior claims more »
A common inquiry about foreclosures in Massachusetts is regarding a foreclosure judgment. What does a bank get from a homeowner after it forecloses? In judicial foreclosure states, where a bank needs to go to court to foreclose, a foreclosure judgement is more »
Unsafe conditions in an apartment is an unfortunate reality for many tenants and landlords owning rental property. Buildings by nature get old and need repair, and despite the efforts of even the best landlords, unsafe conditions in an apartment can more »
The Supreme Judicial Court issued a decision this week on postforeclosure notices, and whether the failure to send one invalidates a foreclosure sale. In Turra v. Deutsche Bank, the Court ruled that the failure to send one of these notices more »
Massachusetts has a unique forum for resolving matters involving residential housing: Housing Court. Understanding what is housing court is essential for landlords, tenants, and former homeowners facing an eviction after foreclosure, as Housing Court is a popular forum for resolving more »
Understanding what is a deed in lieu of foreclosure is important for knowing all of a homeowner’s options available for foreclosure defense. Foreclosure defense isn’t always about trying to keep a home. For some homeowners, getting rid of their home more »
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an important decision on consumer protection demand letters last week, that is of particular importance to Massachusetts foreclosure defense. The case, Moronta v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC, is an interpretation of the consumer protection demand more »
Happy 2017! I hope the new year is a good one for you. In this post, I want to discuss why you should speak to a lawyer for legal advice; advice that will serve you well in this new year more »
