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Supreme Court Debates Meaning of ‘Debt Collector’ in Foreclosure Protections Case
HousingWire published an article outlining a new Supreme Court ruling that has awarded mortgage lenders and servicers additional protection when serving non-judicial foreclosures.
20 Mar 2019
HUD: Georgia Disaster Recovery
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing the approval of the State of Georgia’s disaster action plan, which will invest $38 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly tornadoes in January of 2017 as well as the impact of Hurricane Irma.
15 Mar 2019
HUD: Missouri Storm and Flooding Recovery
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the approval of the State of Missouri’s disaster action plan, which will invest $58.5 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that occurred in the Spring of 2017.
15 Mar 2019
HUD: California Wildfire and Mudslide Recovery
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the approval of the State of California’s disaster action plan, which will invest $124 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly wildfires and mudslides that occurred in December 2017.
15 Mar 2019
Youngstown to Consider Charging $500 to Pick Up Major Clean Outs
The Vindicator published an article outlining soon-to-be proposed legislation in Youngstown, Ohio, that would create a $500 fee for property owners who perform large-scale clean outs and leave the trash for city pick-up. The ordinance is expected to be introduced at the April 3, 2019, city council meeting.
14 Mar 2019
Baker Approves Revised Property Maintenance Ordinance
The Baker City Herald released an article discussing a recently passed Baker, Ore., ordinance that will allow the Baker Justice Court judge to block access to properties the judge deems “chronic neighborhood nuisances”.
13 Mar 2019
State Representative Drafts Land Bank Bill to Improve Neighborhoods
The SJ Post published a report announcing the passage of HB 821 through the Missouri House of Representatives. The bill aims to allow the City of St. Joseph to create a land bank to directly engage 450 vacant structures in violation of its Property Maintenance Code.
7 Mar 2019
Pottstown Land Bank Getting Underway
The Mercury published an article highlighting the finalization of a land bank in Pottstown, Penn.
7 Mar 2019
Land Bank Will No Longer Oversee Beleaguered Detroit Demo Program
The Detroit Free Press published an article discussing a decision that will see property demolitions in Detroit being fully administered by the City at the end of 2019.
7 Mar 2019
Foreclosure Bill Prefiled in Oklahoma
Senate Bill 123 (Mortgages; modifying period of time mortgagor has to cure breach or default. Effective date.) had a second reading and was referred to the Judiciary on February 5, 2019.
6 Mar 2019