Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Court Mail

Many homeowners feel overwhelmed and freeze when they receive a Lis Pendens or court summons. But ignoring these documents on Long Island doesn’t make the foreclosure go away it speeds it up.

Here’s What Happens If You Do Nothing:

• You miss deadlines to respond to court.
• The bank may request a default judgment.
• An auction date is set without your input.
• You could face eviction within weeks.

What You Can Do Instead

• Open every envelope even if it’s uncomfortable.
• Seek legal counsel to understand your rights. An option could be a loan modification to stop foreclosure.
• Consider a short sale, cash offer to avoid the foreclosure.  Or seek legal counsel to understand your rights.  to stop the foreclosure.

• Open every envelope even if it’s uncomfortable.
• Seek legal counsel to understand your rights. An option could be a loan modification to stop foreclosure.
• Consider a short sale, cash offer to avoid the foreclosure.  Or seek legal counsel to understand your rights.  to stop the foreclosure.

• Open every envelope even if it’s uncomfortable.
• Seek legal counsel to understand your rights. An option could be a loan modification to stop foreclosure.
• Consider a short sale, cash offer to avoid the foreclosure.  Or seek legal counsel to understand your rights.  to stop the foreclosure.

Real Talk

We’ve helped homeowners who didn’t open mail for months. It’s common. It’s emotional. But it’s also reversible if you act in time.

Also Read: What is a Lis Pendens and Why it Matters?