Posted on: 10th Jul, 2008 07:41 pm
I got a letter in the mail saying the house I am renting is in default. How do I know it this is true? The letter say its in default for more than 3500 I have been paying my rent to the landlord every month I pay 1350 a month I ask him about it and he said every thing was taking care of but the letters keep coming do I continue to pay or is there another way for me to find out what is going on I don't just want to be on the street one day.
Your landlord is apparently keeping this a secret. but you need to get yourself situated so that you can have a another place before the house goes into foreclosures. You can go the city records to see if any taxes are owed on that property. That would be an indication that the house bills are not being paid. As far as the mortgage that is personal information so you will not find that out.
Good luck in whatever your decide.
Jeanette Smith
Mortgage Planner
Union Mortgage Group
www.umgva.com
Good luck in whatever your decide.
Jeanette Smith
Mortgage Planner
Union Mortgage Group
www.umgva.com
Hi vdeavers.
Agree with Jeanette. you should find another place so that you don't have to face any problem if the house go into foreclosure. Foreclosure is now a common phenomenon. So it is not impossible.
Agree with Jeanette. you should find another place so that you don't have to face any problem if the house go into foreclosure. Foreclosure is now a common phenomenon. So it is not impossible.
Wow, it's like the Privacy Act doesn't exist! If in fact it's just a letter, you might show the landlord; he might have a cause for civil action. On the other hand if it's service on a foreclosure suit, it's OK and is being done to clear your interests.
Well if the house is in default it doesn't mean its in foreclosure so you not getting kicked out anytime soon. As far as the owner of the property is concerned he should let you know 2-3 months in advance before the house is going for the auction so that you have time to find a place. Foreclosure is a long process and no one s going to kick you out without warning.
As with most matters linked to mortgages, foreclosure, etc. the laws differ in each state. Homeowner or tenant it pays to know the foreclosure laws & foreclosure proceedings time line for your state.
Notices of Default & Notices of Sale are a matter of public record...yes embarrassing to many but you do have rights, as a tenant though you have to fight for them in most cases. You may not have access to lender information but you do have access to your county recorder's office.
Legislators & others across the nation have become very aware of the growing problem of "Renters in Foreclosure".
A tenant's rights organization located in Sacramento, CA called Tenants Together may have a resource available in your area that might help.
HUD also provides information concerning tenants rights per state.
http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm
Notices of Default & Notices of Sale are a matter of public record...yes embarrassing to many but you do have rights, as a tenant though you have to fight for them in most cases. You may not have access to lender information but you do have access to your county recorder's office.
Legislators & others across the nation have become very aware of the growing problem of "Renters in Foreclosure".
A tenant's rights organization located in Sacramento, CA called Tenants Together may have a resource available in your area that might help.
HUD also provides information concerning tenants rights per state.
http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm
