Archives For: foreclosure
Oyster Bay Bans Use of Plywood to Cover ?Zombie? Houses
Newsday published an article discussing a new ordinance adopted by the Town of Oyster Bay, New York, that bans the use of plywood for boarding up foreclosed homes and mandates the use of clear, impact resistant polycarbonate. Additionally, the legislation requires a $25,000 bond on residential vacant properties that have had a “foreclosure action” commenced, without a requirement to register the property with the municipality.
18 Feb 2018
Pertinent Bills Advance in Massachusetts
Two Pieces of proposed legislation associated with foreclosure and abandoned property registration have been updated in the Massachusetts Legislature.
8 Feb 2018
Legal Update: Focus on FEMA and Foreclosures
DS News published an article discussing moratoriums resulting from Presidential Major Disaster Declarations.
31 Jan 2018
What Will Happen to All the Abandoned Homes in Puerto Rico
Marketplace released an article discussing the forecasted rise in abandoned properties across Puerto Rico due to the impact of Hurricane Maria.
25 Jan 2018
Maryland Case Puts the Brakes on Foreclosures
DS News published an article discussing a recent opinion issued by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
24 Jan 2018
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – October 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its October 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
18 Jan 2018
Arizona Bill Would Make it Easier for HOAs to Take Your Home
AZcentral.com published an article discussing SB 1080, a recently proposed piece of legislation that aims to allow Home Owner Association (HOA) foreclosures after six months.
10 Jan 2018
Erie County Clerk Rolls Out Program to Alert Communities to Foreclosures
The Buffalo News published an article detailing a new initiative from Erie County, New York Clerk Michael P. Kearns.
5 Jan 2018
Crackdown: Clearwater Plan Would Foreclose on Problem Properties
The Tampa Bay Times published an article outlining a policy being developed by the City of Clearwater, Fla., that aims to foreclose on properties with unpaid liens that are contributing to neighborhood blight.
4 Jan 2018
HUD: Guide to Help Struggling Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure Released
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing the availability of its Homeowner’s Guide to Success.
20 Dec 2017