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New York Law Provides Additional Criteria for Determining if a Property is Vacant or Abandoned
New York Senate Bill 7792 was signed into law by the Governor on March 18, 2022. The bill adds additional criteria to the current law under RPAPL 1307 for determining whether properties can be deemed vacant or abandoned.
18 Mar 2022
Proposed New Hampshire Bill will Allow Municipalities to Establish a Vacant Building Registration
A proposed New Hampshire bill will allow municipalities to establish a vacant property registration with requirements set forth by the state. The new bill will be enacted on January 1, 2023.
12 Jan 2022
Proposed Maryland Bill Amends Required Practice for Abandoned Personal Property Valued Over $1000
A proposed Maryland bill that would amend requirements when dealing with abandoned personal property will be introduced on January 12, 2022.
4 Jan 2022
Proposed Hawaii Bill Aims to Reduce the Potential Hazards Associated with Vacant and Abandoned Properties
A proposed bill in Hawaii aims to prevent vacant and abandoned properties from potentially becoming public safety hazards and imposing significant costs to the community.
10 Dec 2021
Proposed New York Bill Requiring Maintenance of Vacant and Abandoned Properties Set to Become Law
A proposed New York Senate Bill that requires maintenance of vacant and abandoned properties is expected to become law this week.
9 Dec 2021
Pennsylvania Bill Would Require Property Registration, Annual Assessment
PA HB 1791 was introduced in the Pennsylvania State Legislature. The bill would amend the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act, further define vacant and vacant blighted properties, and provide for vacant property registration and annual assessments.
16 Aug 2021
Oregon Bill Reinstates COVID-19 Foreclosure Moratorium
Oregon HB 2009 has been signed by Governor Kate Brown. The bill will reinstate the state’s moratorium on foreclosures until at least June 30, 2021.
1 Jun 2021
Florida Abandoned Property Act Would Require Securing Wait Period
Florida House Bill 1393 died in the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee.
30 Apr 2021
Connecticut Bill Would Require Permission for Property Preservation
CT HB 6593 would prevent mortgage servicers (and their agents) from securing, preserving or protecting residential properties without the permission of the owner/occupant or a court order, regardless of the terms of the mortgage agreement.
26 Apr 2021
Zombie Property Remediation Bill Proposed in West Virginia
West Virginia Senate Bill 42 was approved by Governor Jim Justice and is scheduled to take effect on June 16, 2021.
29 Mar 2021