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Property Maintenance Bill Proposed in New York
On January 3, 2018, SB 7167 was introduced in the New York State Senate and referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee.
3 Jan 2018
Governor Cuomo Signs Sweeping Legislation to Combat the Blight of Vacant and Abandoned Properties
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) issued guidance pertaining to the Vacant and Abandoned Property Law (“Zombie Properties Law”).
14 Dec 2017
Monroe County said it wouldn’t repay towns for demolishing zombie homes. The towns sued
The Democrat & Chronicle published an article discussing a lawsuit between Monroe County, N.Y. and its corresponding towns, Brighton and Irondequoit.
9 Nov 2017
Senators Klein & Bailey, Mayor Thomas, Unveil ?Nightmare Neighbor Task Force? to Identify & Take Action on Abandoned Properties in Mount Vernon
The office of New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein issued a news release discussing the creation of a “Nightmare Neighbor Task Force” and the release of new report titled Nightmare Neighbors: How Badly Maintained Homes Damage Neighborhoods.
16 Oct 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster New York
On July 12, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New York as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm that took place March 14-15, 2017.
12 Jul 2017
Floral Park Eyes Cash for Zombie House Maintenance
An ordinance that would provide money for the maintenance of abandoned homes that are under foreclosure was recently adopted by the Village of Floral Park, N.Y.
6 Jul 2017
County Lawmakers Seek Remedy for Zombie Homes
Recently, New York Assemblyman Michael Kearns (D-Buffalo) and Senator Patrick Gallivan (R-Elma) proposed legislation that aims to decrease the time a vacant property may sit in foreclosure in Erie County.
14 Jun 2017
Brooklyn Court Quietly Moves to Toss Out Hundreds of Foreclosure Cases
DNA Info published an article outlining a plan by the Kings County, N.Y. Supreme Court to dismiss all foreclosure cases filed before January 1, 2016 that have seen no court activity after September 30, 2016.
8 May 2017
Albany, Dougherty Officials Consider Land Bank
The Albany Herald published an article discussing the possibility of the creation of a joint land bank between the City of Albany and Dougherty County, N.Y.
15 Apr 2017
Foreclosure Process in NY Expedited by Federal Ruling
DS News published an article discussing a New York Eastern District Court decision pertaining to court jurisdiction for foreclosure lawsuits.
13 Mar 2017