Thursday, November 26, 2009

Foreclosure - Part 2 - California - Help for Renters and Tenants Facing Eviction or Being Evicted


 
(Updated August 11, 2010)
Are you a renter or tenant of a house or apartment building that is in foreclosure? Are you facing eviction from the bank or new owner that bought the property? If so, here are organizations and resources that can help you.






Tenants Together

www.tenantstogether.org


Brief Description: Tenants Together is a great nonprofit organization that monitors renters' rights in California, seeks to help organize efforts to create or change laws to benefit renters, and does this through education and media coverage.  Their web site has a lot of information about the state and federal laws regarding tenant rights, and what's happening throughout the state.  

For renters and tenants of foreclosed properties, they have a toll free hotline.

Tenant Foreclosure Hotline: 1 888 495-8020
Read about how to use their hotline at this link
www.tenantstogether.org/article.php?id=640

NEW: "Action Guide for California Tenants in Foreclosure Situations"
Tenants Together has just developed this Action Guide. Download this PDF Guide to help you with the process.

Here are a few links to informative info on their web site:

Tenants in Foreclosed Properties -- FAQ
These are answers to common questions about California tenants' rights in foreclosed properties.


Dealing with Realtors After Foreclosures--FAQ
This is a Questions and Answers for tenants dealing with real estate agents after foreclosures.


(Note: The 11th Hour Angels.com project is a work in progress, and we'll be posting and/or updating entries whenever there is new information. Please note that the information on the 11th Hour Angels.com web site is not intended to be, nor is it legal advice, and that the proper legal counsel should be contacted for specific legal questions.)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Welcome to 11th Hour Angels.com


 



For many people, unlimited credit seemed like it would last forever, and was the security net whenever things went bad. Rising property values allowed homeowners to pull the equity from their homes without selling them, giving them cash for better living standards or reinvestment into other properties or investment options.

Even though there were warnings, we don't think that anybody really believed that things could get so bad. Unprecedented foreclosures over several years now, large stock market losses, large companies laying off tens of thousands of people in one fell swoop, bank failures, and much more economic devastation.....

This has resulted in many people being in dire straits, who don’t know how to deal with situations, circumstances, and emergencies that they never ever had to handle before, let alone learn about, in their entire lives. Like bankruptcy, foreclosure, eviction, credit card debt lawsuits, etc., all the worst things that can happen to anybody.

It's tough having to deal with these legal situations, especially if you don't have any knowledge about them. Most people don't know the procedures and end up unable to do anything but succumb to whatever happens.

But there are good people out there who can help people in distress deal with these types of situations at the last minute, or actually at anytime along the way (naturally it's always best to get help in the very beginning or as soon as you know about a problem). These are what we call the "11th Hour Angels".

Here at 11th Hour Angels, we believe that “guardian angels” come in all shapes and sizes. We believe that guardian angels work through people. Your angels may work through people that you know, or through people who are strangers, or even through people that work in organizations and companies who are very helpful and sympathetic and understanding, who help you work through your problems. As a matter of fact, you might even unknowingly act as an angel to someone in need.

But whether you believe in angels or not, you should find this blog extremely helpful with resources, services and organizations that may be able to help you in your time of need.

Remember, even at the last hour when all seems lost, remember that there's hope, there's help.

In many cases, often what's most needed is simply t-i-m-e! Time to raise money, time to gather resources, time to make plans, time to move, etc. By knowing what to do, it is often possible to get this time.

We'll do our best to dig out and find these resources - people, services, and organizations for you. We'll point out things you should be aware of that can help you, warn you of what to watch out for (because sometimes the people who say they'll help you, are actually only out to get your money!), etc.

Our goal is to become the best source of resources for anyone in distress, where they can be guided to get through their difficult circumstances by knowing their best options, knowing what to do, knowing where to go, and knowing who to contact.

We hope that the 11th Hour Angels.com web site helps lighten your load, helps you deal with your situation, and gives you some empowerment in these times of hardship and difficulty.

(Note: The 11th Hour Angels.com project is a work in progress, and we'll be posting entries whenever they're ready. Please note that the information on the 11th Hour Angels.com web site is not intended to be, nor is it legal advice, and that the proper legal counsel should be contacted for specific legal questions.)