The Florida Legislative Foreclosure Act, while helping the banks out more than the borrowers, did one positive thing.  It limited the time period when a bank can go after a borrower for the balance of the mortgage after the foreclosure.  This is called the deficiency.

The end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 has already witnessed the filing of  thousands of lawsuits in Florida against the homeowners to collect these deficiencies after the foreclosure or short sale.  Many, though are past the one year mark and therefore easily dismissed.

Lawsuits filed by Dyck O’Neal are on the rise.  Dyck O’Neal is a third party that has purchased loans or the ability to collect these deficiencies in bulk.  The Dyck O’Neal suits carry larger amounts then HR87 allows them to collect, which is the difference between the amount the property sold for and the fair market value at the time of the sale.

There are many defenses to these lawsuits brought by Dyck O’Neal, and other lenders,  for deficiency balances on the foreclosure.

At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines, PA, attorney Jacqueline A. Salcines, Esq. is knowledgeable and has experience in defending these suits.  She has been protecting and defending homeowners and borrowers with their mortgage and real estate litigation needs for over 17 years.

Let our knowledge go to work for you in defending these suits.

In fact, class actions have already been filed alleging these suits are unlawful as against the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Don’t be victim.

Let us protect your rights.

At the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA, the attorney holds a dual degree in Law and Accounting, is a  realtor and has hosted many seminars and lectures on real estate and real estate law. Allow our experience to go to work for you

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