Archives For: New York
Franklin County Officials Eye Land Bank to Address Vacant Housing
The Franklin County Economic Development Corp. and county legislators are discussing establishing a county land bank to address blighted properties and vacant houses.
26 Apr 2022
Schenectady Awarded for Work Combating Urban Blight
Schenectady has won national recognition for it’s CODE Program, which works to mitigate urban blight by sharing info about abandoned homes and problem property owners.
26 Apr 2022
‘Zombie Properties’ – Abandoned Homes – can be Reported with a New Tool in Monroe County and Rochester
A new website has been launched in Monroe County and Rochester, New York for reporting vacant and abandoned properties.
18 Apr 2022
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
New York Amends Contact Requirements for Certain Delinquent Borrowers
On February 24, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Assembly Bill 8771 (2022 N.Y. Laws 48), amending single point of contact requirements for certain delinquent borrowers.
10 Mar 2022
New State Initiative Offers Info, Resources on Zombie Homes
Columbia Law students have set up a new website with information to help small governments and communities gain information on zombie homes.
19 Jan 2022
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
FEMA Declared Disaster New York Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New York affected by Tropical Storm Fred that took place August 18-19, 2021.
8 Oct 2021
Various States Ease COVID-19 Consumer Protections
An update of state and federal actions for COVID-19 related moratoriums, including California, DC, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Virginia.
7 Sep 2021
New York Issues Temporary Ban on Evictions
The state of New York issued a temporary ban on evictions and foreclosures that will continue through January 15, 2022.
2 Sep 2021