Archives For: FL
State Spotlight: Florida Court Decision May Bring Difficulties for Servicers
DS News published an article discussing a recent Florida court case that could potentially cause difficulty for servicers in the disposition of foreclosed properties.
26 Sep 2016
Florida Court Upholds City’s Rights to Place Liens on Zombie Homes
HousingWire released an article discussing a recent decision from the Fourth District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida.
29 Aug 2016
Senate Version of Grayson Bill Protecting Veterans From Foreclosure Passes House
The office of Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL09) issued a press release announcing the signing of S. 2393 into law by President Obama (“Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015”).
11 Apr 2016
Tampa Bay Nonprofits Rehabbing Foreclosed Homes Under Federal Program
The Tampa Tribune published an article discussing the Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative.
27 Dec 2015
Pasco County, FL Considers Amendment to Vacant Property Registration Ordinance
On May 28, the Tampa Bay Times released an article titled To aid code enforcement, county plans change to foreclosure rules.
2 Jun 2015
Jacksonville Council Passes Bill Requiring Demolition of Blighted Homes Lacking Utilities
On January 27, the Florida Times-Union released an article discussing the passing of Ordinance 2014-427.
10 Feb 2015
FEMA Declared Disaster Area Florida
On June 13, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Florida as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding April 28 to May 6.
16 Jun 2014
Judicial States Struggle with Foreclosure Backlog
On February 25, MBA NewsLink published an article titled ‘Judicial’ States Struggle with Foreclosure Backlog.
25 Feb 2014