State Foreclosure Laws
State law controls much of what happens in foreclosure -- your rights in foreclosure, foreclosure procedures, available defenses, whether you are liable for a deficiency judgment after foreclosure, and more.
Get an overview by checking out our 50-state foreclosure charts. Or click on your state link to get to your State Foreclosure law Center, which has articles about your state's foreclosure procedures, mediation programs, programs providing assistance to struggling homeowners, ant-deficiency laws, and more.
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A mortgaged home located on tribal land is subject to foreclosure if you fall behind on your monthly payments, just like other types of real property. Native American tribes are sovereign governments and most have their own laws, including foreclosure ordinances. Read on to learn more about tribal
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Puerto Rico Foreclosure Process
Learn about the foreclosure of homes in Puerto Rico.
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Key Aspects of State Foreclosure Law: 50-State Chart
If you fall behind on your mortgage payments, your mortgage lender can sell your home to satisfy the debt. The legal process for this is called foreclosure.
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