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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

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CEO

Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the Chief Executive Officer for Safeguard Properties, steering the company as the mortgage field services industry leader. He also serves on the board of advisors for SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

Under Alan’s leadership, Safeguard has grown significantly with strategies that have included new and expanded services, technology investments that deliver higher quality and greater efficiency to clients, and strategic acquisitions. He takes a team approach to process improvement, involving staff at all levels of the organization to address issues, brainstorm solutions, and identify new and better ways to serve clients.

In 2008, Alan was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business in its annual “40-Under-40” profile of young leaders. He also was named a NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award finalist in 2013.

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Esq., General Counsel and EVP

Linda Erkkila

Linda Erkkila is the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Safeguard Properties, with oversight of legal, human resources, training, and compliance. Linda’s broad scope of oversight covers regulatory issues that impact Safeguard’s operations, risk mitigation, strategic planning, human resources and training initiatives, compliance, insurance, litigation and claims management, and counsel related to mergers, acquisition and joint ventures.

Linda assures that Safeguard’s strategic initiatives align with its resources, leverage opportunities across the company, and contemplate compliance mandates. She has practiced law for 25 years and her experience, both as outside and in-house counsel, covers a wide range of corporate matters, including regulatory disclosure, corporate governance compliance, risk assessment, compensation and benefits, litigation management, and mergers and acquisitions.

Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

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COO

Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mike earned a degree in Quantitative Economics. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Branch, where he specialized in supply chain management. Before his tenure at Safeguard, Mike honed his expertise by managing global supply chains for 13 years, leveraging his military and civilian experience to lead with precision and efficacy.

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CFO

Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

Joe has an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s Honors Accounting program.

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Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties