Homeowners

Illinois Homeowners Fight Back as Controversial Tax Sale Practices Face Legal Challenges

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CHICAGO — An obscure practice in Illinois that allows private investors to seize millions in homeowner equity is increasingly facing legal scrutiny. This practice, long utilized by county treasurers, involves selling unpaid property tax debts to private firms, which can in turn take ownership of homes when homeowners fail to pay their debts and interest. Under this system, homeowners find themselves at risk of losing the full value of their properties, despite often owing only a small fraction of that amount. The rising rate of lawsuits against this practice highlights the growing concern over its … Read more

Georgia Homeowners Granted Freedom: Judge Allows Exit from Decades-Long Listings

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ATLANTA — Homeowners in Georgia may now have the option to terminate contentious 40-year property listings, following a recent judicial ruling. This decision, which could impact numerous properties across the state, addresses ongoing concerns regarding long-term real estate agreements that some homeowners have found burdensome. The case centered around the implications of a specific agreement type that tied homeowners to their properties for an extended period. Many residents argued that these lengthy contracts hindered their ability to sell their homes or adapt to changing circumstances. By allowing homeowners to exit these agreements, the ruling has … Read more

Arizona Attorney General Cracks Down on Alleged Home Foreclosure Scam Targeting Vulnerable Homeowners

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PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated legal action against two individuals accused of running a fraudulent foreclosure service, allegedly designed to deceive homeowners into forfeiting their property titles. Mayes announced the suit on Monday, targeting Edward Trenton Albarracin and Gretchen Marie Zamjahn, alongside 50 business entities linked to them. The lawsuit contends that Albarracin and Zamjahn exploited vulnerable homeowners facing foreclosure, promising to alleviate their financial burden by catching up on overdue mortgage payments. Instead of providing genuine assistance, they reportedly instructed victims to temporarily transfer property ownership to a trust linked … Read more

Pickleball Controversy: Hillsborough Homeowners Take HOA to Court Over Noise Concerns

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The burgeoning popularity of pickleball is raising noise concerns among some residents in Hillsborough County, where a legal dispute has emerged over the conversion of tennis courts to accommodate this fast-growing sport. In Apollo Beach, ten homeowners have taken legal action against the Andalucía Master Association Board, arguing that the switch to pickleball courts will introduce noise that disrupts the tranquility of residential areas. Concerned resident Lori Sessano expressed disapproval, stating that “pickleball does not belong in residential areas.” Homeowner Greg Jolly echoed those sentiments, noting that the noise from the … Read more