Courthouse Records - Notice of Default
I am sure several of you have run into this problem before. I need some help.
I just went down to my county courthouse and asked to see the "Notice of Defaults". They had no idea what I was talking about. I called the newspaper where the foreclosure sell dates are kept and there are only 2 or 3 listed. I plan on following those up as well, but I would like to make contact with owners before it has time to reach the paper. In the early stages of foreclosure so I can have more time.
I live in Alabama, and Shelby County. Has anyone run into this problem before? I think it has more to do with government workers being lazy then anything else.
Gwright, I think you should run a small ad in your local paper. "Avoid Forclosure" call 205-555-4444. You will get enough calls to screen out the ones that are right for you situation.
Maybe the county clerk does not handle forclosures. Here in Lexington, KY; the Master Commissionor is in charge of tax forclosures. Some times you have to ask the right question in order to find the facts.
Good hunting. P.S. you can run that ad for pennies a day. Plus you can write the cost off your taxes if you ran it every day for a year.
you could call your county courthouse and ask for the recording dept.ask them about their Lis Pendens list..this is what most counties refer to it rather than notice of default
hope this helps
Chris
i have not had much luck at the court house looking for lis pendes lists either.are there any people that sell the lists ? websites or magazines ? any suggestions we be greatly appreciated,marc
gwright,
In defense of the county clerks working for us at the various courthouses, recorder and assessor offices nationwide, let me say this; these people are not allowed BY LAW to give ANY legal advice or answer ANYTHING other than procedural information about their job.
They can only answer a question within that area and cannot advise you whatsoever.
With that said:
If I remember right, Alabama is a Mortgage state vice a Trust Deed state, so Chris is correct you would look for a Lis Pendens list instead of Notices of Default.
Best of luck
John (LV)
NoticeOfDefaults,
Thank you for your insite on this subject. Everything was fine until you sent us to your website which is advertising and not allowed.
Since I am a moderator but not on this forum, I will notify another moderator to delete your link.
Please keep posting as you sound like you have something to contribute.
John (LV)