What is a foreclosure notice?

A foreclosure notice informs property owners that legal action is being taken to reclaim property due to unpaid mortgage.

How can I respond to a foreclosure notice?

You must serve your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney and file the original with the court.

What happens if I ignore the foreclosure notice?

Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you, leading to loss of the property.

What is the deadline to respond to this notice?

You must respond by March 2, 2026, which is 30 days after the first publication.

Foreclosure action filed against Rose Brooks and unknown defendants at specified address.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Feb 4, 2026 · 2 months ago
Category: Foreclosure
City: Winter Haven
Address: 1123 13TH STREET W, LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33805 · 3 filings
Case #: 532025CA004169A000BA

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What You Should Do Next

1
Contact Your Attorney
Reach out to a legal professional for advice on how to proceed with your case.
2
Prepare Your Defense
Draft your written defenses and ensure they are served to the plaintiff's attorney by the deadline.
3
File with the Court
File your original defenses with the Clerk of the Court before or immediately after serving the plaintiff's attorney.
4
Request ADA Assistance
If you need accommodations, contact the Office of the Court Administrator at least seven days before your court appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foreclosure notice?: A foreclosure notice informs property owners that legal action is being taken to reclaim property due to unpaid mortgage.
How can I respond to a foreclosure notice?: You must serve your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney and file the original with the court.
What happens if I ignore the foreclosure notice?: Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you, leading to loss of the property.
What is the deadline to respond to this notice?: You must respond by March 2, 2026, which is 30 days after the first publication.

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Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
 IN AND FOR 
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ROSE BROOKS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROSE BROOKS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA, LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,
Defendant(s)
CASE NO.  532025CA004169A000BA
NOTICE OF ACTION
To the following Defendant(s):
    UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
     (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS)
     1123 13TH STREET W
     LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33805
 
who is evading service of process and the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the defendant(s), who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.
 
To the following Defendant(s):
     ROSE BROOKS
     (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS)
      1123 13TH STREET W
      LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33805
 
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROSE BROOKS
(LAST KNOWN ADDRESS)
1123 13TH STREET W
LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33805
  YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: 
  LOT 33, BLOCK "B", PROVIDENCE PARK, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 10, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.
a/k/a 1123 13TH STREET W, LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33805
  has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Kahane & Associates, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220, Sunrise, FLORIDA 33323 on or before 3/2/2026, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in THE LAKELAND SUN and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
  This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.1-21.5.
 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, 255 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, Phone No. (863)534-4686 at least seven days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 13th day of Jan., 2026.
STACY M. BUTTERFIELD
As Clerk of the Court
By /s/Sebastian Irlanda
As Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
Submitted by:
Kahane & Associates, P.A.
1619 NW 136th Avenue, 
Suite D-220
Sunrise, Florida 33323
Telephone: (954) 382-3486
Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380
Designated service email:
notice@kahaneandassociates.com
25-01090NML
January 28, February 4, 2026    202032