Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Foreclosure began but not reversed?

I fell behind on my 2nd mortgage. I paid to reinstate which included about 1700. in attorneys fees.. well amount given to me was incorrect and has been sitting in my account for 3 months as I am now told that it was short 150. I never received call, letter, etc.. now that I am selling, there is a lis pendens on the title?? lawyer will not reply or assist. I need a reply from him in a day or two... i believe that this amount was excessive. What to do? He needs to reverse process


Asked on 1/14/06, 9:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: Foreclosure began but not reversed?

Unfortunately this is typical of collection lawyers, most of whose work is done by paralegals or other non-lawyer office staff. My gripe at colleagues aside, there may be a simple solution. You or your attorney should call the Buyer's title company, explain the situation and arrange an escrow with the title company for the amount they deem necessary to cover the amount in dispute. By placing funds in escrow, this at least allow the transaction to close. When the matter in dispute is resolved, even if it takes some time, the title company will release the escrow and pay what is due or return the funds to you.

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Answered on 1/14/06, 11:48 am


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