Foreclosure

Self Help Legal Info

• Frequently Asked Questions About Foreclosures

  These are the frequently most asked questions and their answers, based on questions asked during the intake process at Colorado Legal Services. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Tenant's Rights at Foreclosure - video

  Tenant's have rights when their landlords' property is being foreclosed. Learn what options are available to stay in the home or to have more time to find another place to live. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Serivces

• What is Foreclosure and How Does it Work?

  This document has an explanation of the foreclosure process, including numbers to call for help. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Renters in Foreclosure Toolkit

  In May 2009, President Obama signed into a law a bill containing provisions protecting tenants living in foreclosed building. Renters facing foreclosure can use this toolkit to educate themselves on what protection the bill can offer them. Content Detail

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  National Low Income Housing Coalition

• Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees

  You can use this online court form preparation program to complete the forms needed to request that the court waive your filing fees. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Saving Your Home from Foreclosure

  If you are facing foreclosure, you may be tempted to give up and walk away from your home. Don?t give up! There may be an option available that allows you to keep your home or sell or transfer your home quickly before a foreclosure sale. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

  The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Use this resource to educate and protect yourself on the current foreclosure rescue scams. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Your Rights as a FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan Borrower

  This page of the HUD website has a list of things you can do to try to avoid foreclosure on your home. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Getting the Facts Before Borrowing Against Your Home PDF

  Guidelines helping you get a fair deal on a new or refinanced home loan. (You must have Acrobat Reader on your computer to open this file. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Acrobat icon to download.) Content Detail

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  Colorado Responsible Lending Task Force

• How to Avoid Foreclosure Scams

  Follow these general instructions to avoid foreclosure scams. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Office of Dispute Resolution

  If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9

  An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems. Read More

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  Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado