Interview with David Legault,
Owner of 
www.FloridaReceiver.com
Q -What does a Receiver
do?
A -"A receiver steps
in between the borrower and lender to manage the asset
during a litigation process."
Q-Is this a service that
you provide, Dave?
A-"Yes, under Florida
law only bonded, experienced, court appointed individuals
can perform this function."
Q-What are your responsibilities?
A-"Limit liability for
the lender & borrower and preserve the asset."
Q-How do you mean 'limit
liability'?
A-"I make sure the asset
is secure, insured and maintains a base value and does
not deteriorate further."
Q-What actions do you
take?
A-"I basically step into
the shoes of the borrower and take over running the day-to-day
operations of the real estate and/or business. This may
include repairs, maintenance, hiring & firing personnel,
leasing and dispositions of real and/or personal property."
Q-What sort of assets
do you handle?
A-"Normally real property,
sometimes commercial enterprises and operating businesses
like golf courses and medical clinics."
Q-How many assignments
have you handled?
A-"Over 150 throughout
the Southeast."
Q-Who appoints you?
A-"A judge based on the
lender's need to preserve the asset and limit their liability
by appointing an arm's length independent third party."
Q-Whom do you report
to?
A-"The judge that appointed
me as receiver."
Q-Who pays you?
A-"We're compensated
based on an hourly fee plus expenses. My fees are funded
from the income stream of the property or if not adequate
we have lien right against the property to insure that
we are paid."
Q-What is your background?
A-"I am a CPM (Certified
Property Manager) with extensive background in construction,
real estate brokerage and mortgage brokerage."
Q-Do you do all the work
yourself?
A-"No, I am more of a
generalist that brings together specific skills to solve
problems from a variety of experts."
Q-How long does an assignment
last?
A-"Until the borrower
and lender resolve their legal issues or the asset is
sold."
Q-What happens after
the foreclosure sale?
A-"When the asset is
returned to the bank we advise the lender on a disposition
action plan."
In closing, how does
someone get in touch with you?
"My phone number
is 727-584-6717, my e-mail address is dlegault@tampabay.rr.com
and our web address is http://www.floridareceiver.com"
About the Interview
LDG's consulting services
can give you the tools you need to manage real property
assets you are holding as well as monitor projects with
outstanding development loans or provide disbursement
inspection services and tenant improvement construction.
They can custom fit a program of services to meet your
needs on individual projects to assist you in protecting
or enhancing the value of your assets. You can contact
David Legault through his website at www.floridareceiver.com.
