Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

I bought a house in Pa with a girlfriend. I was not on mortgage nor did I sign the note. The deed is titled joint tenants with right of survivorship and was filed before the mortgage was. She passed away and I haven't paid the mortgage. Should I worry about foreclosure and what should I do?


Asked on 3/27/14, 5:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Condolences on the death of your girlfriend.

Yes, you do have to worry about foreclosure. You should be on the lookout for notices from the lender about default on the note and beginning of a foreclosure action.

You may negotiate with the lender to take over the mortgage and to modify it so that it is affordable for you, but you should be consulting with a local real estate attorney to represent you since the lenders are not always responsive to individuals.

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Answered on 4/02/14, 7:25 am


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