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First Responders Getting Past the Plywood
DS News published an article discussing the downside of using plywood to secure windows and doors on vacant and abandoned properties.
31 Jan 2017
New York Proposes Foreclosure Action Law
S3640 has been introduced in the New York State Senate and was referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee. The bill would require a plaintiff in a mortgage foreclosure action to maintain the subject property in good faith.
25 Jan 2017
Florida Bill Would Expand Lienholders? Rights
DS News published an article discussing FL H.B. 471, which has been introduced in the Florida State Senate.
24 Jan 2017
CDN Releases Vacant, Blighted, Abandoned Properties Study
The Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) issued a press release announcing the availability of a study that aims to help with the challenges of vacant, abandoned and blighted properties throughout the state.
18 Jan 2017
The Cost of Fighting Community Blight
DS News released an article outlining a white paper commissioned by Community Blight Solutions that explores the impact vacant and abandoned properties have on their communities.
16 Jan 2017
Under-$30K Earners Denied TARP Assistance in Droves
DS News published an article discussing findings from an audit conducted by the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Trouble Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP).
13 Jan 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces 5th Proposal of 2017 State of the State: Comprehensive Plan to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation and Foreclosure
The office of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued a press release announcing a comprehensive plan that will work to protect senior citizens throughout the state from financial exploitation and foreclosure.
8 Jan 2017
National Solutions on a State Level
DS News published an article discussing OH H.B. 463, which was signed by Governor John Kasich on January 4, 2017.
5 Jan 2017
Florida Supreme Court Adopts Concurrent Cause Doctrine For Property Damage Claims With Multiple Causes
Mondaq posted an article authored by Bradley Fischer and Perry Goodman of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. In it, a recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court, which resolved a conflict among courts of appeal within the state, is explored.
2 Jan 2017
Maintaining a Positive Relationship with Borrowers During Foreclosure
DS News released an article highlighting content from a recent American Tax & Property Reporting (ATPR) white paper.
23 Dec 2016