Yesterday in Bartram v. U.S. Bank National Association, the Florida Supreme Court repeatedly quoted Miami attorney Andrew Bernhard in answering “a question of great public importance” in the banking and lending sector.… Read More Florida Supreme Court quotes attorney Andrew Bernhard in answering banking “question of great public importance”
Two HOAs may have spoiled hopes for HOAs to continue collecting extra-assessment charges—including late fees, fines, interest, attorney’s fees, and costs—from banks who take title to homes and condos in mortgage foreclosure. See Catalina West HOA and Old Cutler Lakes by the Bay Comunity Association v. Federal National Mortgage Association … Read More HOAs ruin Florida law on bank safe harbor after mortgage foreclosure? – Catalina West v. Fannie Mae
Buying property through foreclosure can be sustainable and lucrative. Apart from accurate title analysis and property appraisal, it is imperative to understand the underlying litigation and hurdles it might impose on your successful auction purchase. Below is a primer on the basics of the Florida foreclosure system in the context of Miami purchasing.… Read More Buying Through Foreclosure – An Introduction
In the article, Bernhard Law Firm addresses the recent decision from the Third District Court of Appeal in Snow v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., holding that a lender’s issuance of a letter demanding payment did not constitute an acceleration of the debt, and thus did not trigger the commencement of the five year statute of limitations.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm’s article addresses self-executing acceleration notices and Snow v. Wells Fargo
Andrew Bernhard’s Florida Bar article on Deceleration is cited in Deutsche Bank’s motion for rehearing to the Third District Court of Appeal’s decision in Deutsche Bank v. Beauvais.… Read More Andrew Bernhard’s Article on Deceleration Cited in Deutsche Bank’s Appellate Motion in Deutsche Bank v. Beauvais
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