Is it possible to stop a bank from posting forclosure of a property in a newspaper?
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Is it possible to stop a bank from posting forclosure of a property in a newspaper?
I filed a consumer proposal and the bank has now forclosed on a house/property
that I included in the proposal. I had to leave my house because my neighbor is a
drug addict and assaulted my spouse. It is not something I ever wanted to do. I
feel that advertising my situation is just another slap in the face. Is there
anything I can do?
Asked on March 10, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, you can't stop them from publishing this. First, generally, due to the freedom of the press, the press can publish almost anything with some very limited exceptions (sealed or expunged criminal cases; information where the press obtained it in a criminal or improper way; matters where is a court order barring reporting the matter; etc.). Second, foreclosures and foreclosure filings are public record, and the media has an absolute right to publish matters of public record.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, you can't stop them from publishing this. First, generally, due to the freedom of the press, the press can publish almost anything with some very limited exceptions (sealed or expunged criminal cases; information where the press obtained it in a criminal or improper way; matters where is a court order barring reporting the matter; etc.). Second, foreclosures and foreclosure filings are public record, and the media has an absolute right to publish matters of public record.
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