Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I bid on a foreclosure and won.It turned out to be a Hoa foreclosure, so I basically bought the chance to pay someone's delinquent Hoa fees. Do I have any recourse against Hoa?


Asked on 7/26/11, 5:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Stephen Orchard Law Offices of Stephen Orchard

By "HOA foreclosure" do you mean that the party causing the foreclosure sale was the association? If so, then you may have additional issues with other mortgages, judgments, liens etc.

The general rule with foreclosure sales is "buyer beware", you will typically purchase the property subject to association fees, taxes, and possibly other mortgages and liens.

It is the buyer's responsiblity to research and examine title to the property before the sale. You should also review the foreclosure case to determine the parties involved. I suggest that you speak with an attorney who can examine the title to make you aware of all matters relevant to the title of this property as soon as possible.

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Answered on 7/26/11, 6:25 am
William W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D. Law Ofc. Wm. W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D., Atty. at Law

U own it subject to Mtgs. & liens of record so long as U pay monthly assessment fees. Follow the advice of Stephen Orchard, atty. and consult the court file & speak to an atty.

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Answered on 7/26/11, 9:41 am


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