Foreclosure action filed against unknown heirs of Ruth Maultsby for property.
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Winter Haven
- Case #
- 2026CA000640A000BA
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- 1
Contact an Attorney
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- 3
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- 4
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a foreclosure notice?
- A foreclosure notice informs parties that a lender is seeking to reclaim property due to unpaid mortgage.
- How do I respond to a foreclosure notice?
- You must serve a copy of your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney by the deadline.
- What happens if I ignore the foreclosure notice?
- Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you, leading to loss of property.
- What is the deadline to respond?
- You must respond by April 20, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-OPT2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-OPT2 Plaintiff, VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUTH MAULTSBY, ET AL. Defendants CASE NO. 2026CA000640A000BA NOTICE OF ACTION To the following Defendant(s): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUTH MAULTSBY (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) Last Known Address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK "C", OF HIGHLAND SUNDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LAKE ALFRED, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGE 2 THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 725 LAKE SWOOPE DRIVE, LAKE ALFRED FL 33850-2219 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to J. Anthony Van Ness Esq. at VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, whose address is 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 on or before 4/20/2026 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 to Administrative Order No. 2065. 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 the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal if this Court this 4th day of March, 2026. Stacy M. Butterfield Polk County Clerk of Court By: /s/ Sebastian Irlanda As Deputy Clerk PHH21464-26/cam March 18, 25, 2026 205494