Home Ownership & Foreclosures

Legal Information

• My Home Has Been Foreclosed -- Now What?

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  Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Section

• Foreclosures

  Frequently asked questions about mortgage forclosure. Read More

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  DC Bar Antitrust and Consumer Law Section

• What Do I Need to Know About Refinancing My Mortgage?

  Frequently asked questions about refinancing, equity, and protecting your home from foreclosure. Read More

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  D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program

• Washington DC Tenant Survival Guide

  This guide provides a wide-ranging discussion of issues relevant to tenants in the District of Columbia. Some of the topics covered include: - Leases - Security Deposits - Repairs - Renter's Insurance - Evictions - Rent Control - Public Housing Content Detail

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  Harrison Institute for Public Law in conjunction with the District of Columbia Office of the Tenant Advocate

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  Spanish / Español

• Glossary of Loan Terms

  Definitions of terms used in the context of loans and lending. Read More

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  D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program

• If the Property You Rent Has Been Sold in a Foreclosure Sale word

  This is a letter that you can send to the new owner of the property or the new owner's lawyer. In the District of Columbia, a property owner cannot evict a tenant just because the property was sold at foreclosure. (This is a letter for tenants only. It does not apply to former owners.) Content Detail

  By:

  D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program

• Are You Behind on Your Mortgage? PDF

  Information on your right to mediation before the bank can foreclose on your home. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia - NW Office

• Foreclosure Prevention Resources

  This website provides links to resources about how to avoid foreclosure. Content Detail

• Understanding the Foreclosure Process in DC PDF

  Facing foreclosure? Here's a step-by-step guide on what to expect next and what you can do. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia

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  Spanish / Español

• 100 Questions and Answers About Buying a New Home

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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  Spanish / Español

• The Law and Your Home

  Information about laws related to home repair and remodeling, including how to choose a contractor and what to do if the contract is violated. Content Detail

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  ABA

• Avoiding Predatory Lenders

  Comprehensive information about predatory loans, including signs of predatory lending. Content Detail

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  Center for Responsible Lending

• Common Questions of First-time Homebuyers

  This document contains frequently asked questions that first-time homebuyers have about purchasing a home. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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  Spanish / Español

• HUD Homes (Answers to Common Questions)

  This web page explains how to buy a HUD Home and provides links to properties that are available near you for purchase from HUD. When someone with a mortgage insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can't meet their payments, the lender forecloses on the home. HUD pays the lender what is owed and HUD takes ownership of the home. Then HUD sells it at market value as quickly as possible. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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  Spanish / Español

• Look Out for Foreclosure Rescue Scams! PDF

  If you're trying to save your home from foreclosure, here are some tips about how to avoid being scammed. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia