Loan servicers and their henchmen (attorneys and real estate brokers) continue to ignore the requirements of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. Many take the position that tenants’ leases do not have to be honored, and instead only provide a 90 day notice to vacate. Some decide to advise tenants of their “rights” expressly. On October 28, 2011, American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. (AHMSI) was sued for issuing a letter to a tenant that said as much, and refusing to change its letter in the future despite numerous requests. Without any basis in the law, AHMSI’s representatives also demand extensive documentation within a short time frame in order to get the 90 days. AHMSI even said for the tenant to not be concerned with an eviction. It appears that loan servicers hope to take advantage of tenants as much as possible and hope the law is not extended past December 2014. To see a copy of the complaint filed in court by THJL and other litigation brought by THJL, go to THJL Lawsuits here.
THJL sues AHMSI for violating federal tenant law
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