Recent Blog Posts
Stop Paying Rent And Get Evicted
Stop Paying Rent? Some of us have the pleasure of a great landlord and living environment – they quickly respond to problems, and pretty much have a “live and let live” attitude. Others of us, not so much. But what exactly are the renter’s rights when stuck in a horrible situation, with a non-responsive… Read More »
Foreclosure Settlement Leaves Many Borrowers Wanting
After years of negotiation, mortgage companies and the Department of Justice have finally reached an agreement to compensate homeowners for the mortgage servicers’ alleged botched foreclosure practices between the years of 2008 and 2010. The 13 mortgage companies agreed to pay a Foreclosure Settlement of $9.3 billion including $5.7 billion in noncash assistance and… Read More »
Free Legal Workshop Set To Help Military Personnel
Yesner Law to Participate in Free Legal Workshop Set to Help Military Personnel Deal with Wide Range of Housing Disputes Active military personnel, reservists and veterans having difficulty resolving housing problems are invited to a free legal workshop where they will have the opportunity on June 12 for free, one-on-one consultations with lawyers and… Read More »
Can Associations Foreclose?
Associations Foreclose. Once a dirty little secret is now almost as common as purchasing a home. The foreclosure process in the State of Florida is painstakingly slow. On the last day of the Legislative session, Friday, May 2, 2013 the Florida Legislature (both the FL House of Representative and the FL Senate), through overwhelming… Read More »
Homestead Asset Protection Strategies
The Best Homestead Asset Protection Strategy For Florida Do Nothing !! Real estate “Gurus,” and our colleagues in estate planning or divorce law, will often discuss asset protection strategies and homestead asset protection for various forms of real estate investments. The danger occurs when inexperienced homeowners use these techniques on their Florida homestead property…. Read More »
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Wondering about the FDCPA: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? How can you stop debt collectors? Yesner Law continues the talk on Zombie Debt Collection Practices and how to stop those annoying calls from debt that has been eliminated, discharged or otherwise written off. The collection agency will still attempt to collect on this… Read More »
Florida Senate Bill 1666
Florida Senate Bill 1666 — Speedy Foreclosures Coming to Florida? The Florida Senate is currently considering Senate Bill (SB) 1666, a bill designed to help reduce the backlog of foreclosure cases currently bogging down courts in the state of Florida. The Florida House of Representatives is currently debating the passage of a similar bill,… Read More »
Pros & Cons Of Filing Bankruptcy
One of the questions asked most often by clients relates to the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy. This question is both difficult to answer and based largely on the specific facts and circumstances of the individual considering bankruptcy as an option. Accordingly, we’ve created the following table. Filing Bankruptcy Comparisons Chapter 7 Pros… Read More »
Speedy Foreclosures In Florida
Once again, the Florida Legislatures has before it a proposal that would speed up the state’s lengthy court foreclosure process. On Thursday, January 3, 2013, Rep. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, introduced HB 87, an act relating to mortgage foreclosures. Last year, the Florida House of Representatives passed the “Florida Fair Foreclosure Act,” as House Bill… Read More »
Condo HOA Dues
I’m In Foreclosure, Who Cares About the HOA Dues! Many Florida homeowners have the misconception about their HOA Dues. They think they are exempt from liability to their condominium or homeowner association if they are also in foreclosure. Unfortunately, many people learn too late that condominium and homeowner associations are well-protected under Florida Law…. Read More »
