Foreclosure Defense in Fort Lee
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David Chapman's Fort Lee office is at 1222 Anderson Avenue, minutes from the George Washington Bridge, in a borough of high-rise condominiums and co-ops where a foreclosure almost always involves a building association as well as a lender. From here David serves homeowners across Bergen County, from Cliffside Park and Edgewater to Hackensack, Teaneck, and Englewood.
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Fort Lee foreclosures are filed in the Superior Court and, if contested, heard by the General Equity judges at the Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, about fifteen minutes from the office. The Bergen County Sheriff's Foreclosure Unit is at 2 Bergen County Plaza, (201) 336-3500 ext. 4453, and sales are held in that building's lobby conference room, typically on Fridays at 1:00 PM.
Condominium and co-op cases are the norm here. Association liens, special assessments, and, for co-ops, the board's approval rights all affect whether a short sale or deed in lieu can close, and unpaid maintenance can trigger a separate action by the association. David reviews the association's position at the start of every Fort Lee case so it does not derail the resolution.
Bergen has some of the most specific bidder rules in the state: a 20 percent deposit with certified checks dated within 90 days of the sale, and the balance within 30 days. The original owner may redeem within 10 calendar days after the sale. The court's mediation program is free for owner-occupants who request it within 60 days of service.
The Fort Lee office is at 1222 Anderson Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024. Consultations are available in English and Spanish, in person, by phone, or by video. [Add parking or transit directions and office hours if they differ.]
Courthouse: Bergen County Justice Center, Chancery Division (General Equity), 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 · (201) 221-0700 ext. 25240
Serving ZIP codes 07024
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