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New York Enacts Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act

Troutman Sanders

On December 30, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) into law. The Engel decision allowed lenders and servicers to voluntarily pause the statute of limitations on foreclosures and reserve the right to restart the action again, as long as it was done within six years.

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NY State Senate Passes Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act

Troutman Sanders

On May 3, the New York State Senate passed S5473D (Bill), which will apply immediately in all actions “in which a final judgment of foreclosure and sale has not been enforced.” ( See S5473D at Section 10.) 3d 1 (2021), and retroactively annul lenders’ longstanding right to revoke their option to accelerate mortgage loans after default.

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Filing a Foreclosure Lawsuit? Make Sure You Check the Local Rules

Jimerson Firm

In Florida, mortgage foreclosure lawsuits are filed in the county where the property is located. Although Florida foreclosures are governed by Chapter 702 of the Florida Statutes , foreclosing lenders must also check the local rules of the court where the lawsuit is filed to make sure that they comply with any additional requirements.

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U.S. Foreclosure Starts Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels Nationwide

Collection Industry News

Illinois, Delaware and South Carolina had the Highest Foreclosure Rates; Completed Foreclosures Increase 28 Percent from Last Month. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 34,501 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 34,501 U.S. IRVINE, Calif.,

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 6 – Considerations for the Appointment of a Receiver During Commercial Foreclosures

Jimerson Firm

As discussed in parts 1-4 of this series, lenders have several options prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. Additionally, as briefly discussed in part 5 of this series, during the foreclosure action, lenders have options to try to preserve the value of the underlying collateral and to minimize further losses.

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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. 49.08, Fla.

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Bringing a Residential Foreclosure Action? You Need a Verified Complaint

Jimerson Firm

In 2010, the Florida Supreme Court amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.110(b) to include a verification provision in foreclosure complaints. In response to the new legislation, the Florida Supreme Court created a new rule for governing foreclosure complaints, Rule 1.115 , which includes a new verification requirement.