Foreclosure and Predatory Lending
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A Fresh Start: Bankruptcy Basics
A helpful video created by the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association and Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. Content Detail
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- Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. - Tampa
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A Guide For Homeowners Facing Foreclosure - Avoid Scams PDF
Scammers are targeting people having trouble paying their mortgages. Some claim to be able to "rescue" homeowners from foreclosures, while others promise loan modifications for a fee. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know how to avoid scams that could make your housing situation go from bad to worse. Content Detail
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- FloridaLawHelp.org
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- Spanish / Español
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Are You a Victim of Housing Discrimination? PDF
Fair Housing refers to laws and regulations that make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of a protected class in many activities which relate to the sale, lease, or rental of housing. Content Detail
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- FloridaLawHelp.org
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Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Program
You may be eligible for assistance with paying your mortgage or getting help to re-instate your mortgage. Check out this fact sheet if you're facing foreclosure. https://www.flhardesthithelp.org/ 1-877-863-5244 Read More
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- Florida Legal Services, Inc.
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Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Program FAQ
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) was directed by US Treasury (Treasury) to create and administer foreclosure prevention assistance programs that address the unique issues of our state. Treasury requires that Florida use a portion of these funds specifically for targeted unemployment programs that provide temporary assistance to eligible homeowners. https://www.flhardesthithelp.org/ 1-877-863-5244 Read More
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- Florida Legal Services, Inc.
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Foreclosure For Renters PDF
Information for renters who live in a home that is being foreclosed. Content Detail
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- FloridaLawHelp.org
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Protection from Creditors PDF
Learn about your rights to protect your resources and property from creditors. Content Detail
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- FloridaLawHelp.org
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TIPS ON BEING AN INFORMED SENIOR CONSUMER PDF
TIPS ON BEING AN INFORMED SENIOR CONSUMER HOW TO AVOID HAVING YOUR INCOME AND ASSETS STOLEN Content Detail





