February 19, 2017
CPLR 205(a) (aka the “Savings Statute”), provides an additional six (6) month period to recommence an action where an action is dismissed for grounds other […]
December 30, 2016
1. Servicer/Lender issues Pre-Commencement Notices. 2. Plaintiff’s Counsel receives a referral and proceeds to review collateral/ validity of Pre-Commencement Notices/Filings (RPAPL § 1304 [90-Day Notice] […]
December 30, 2016
Shorter Timeline to Judgment – Under the Expedited Procedure the lender can skip certain time consuming steps including but not limited to the Foreclosure Settlement […]
December 28, 2016
1. Does the Property Inspection Report Indicate that the Property is Vacant/Occupied? a. If occupied proceed to normal foreclosure procedure. b. If non-occupied proceed to […]
December 28, 2016
Pursuant to RPAPL § 1309: (d) Residential real property will not be deemed vacant and abandoned if, on the property: (i) There is an unoccupied […]
December 21, 2016
Effective December 20, 2016, the New York State Legislature enacted RPAPL § 1309, which provides for an Expedited Foreclosure Procedure in the State of New […]
November 4, 2016
In Block v. Seneca Mortgage (3:16-cv-00449) the Plaintiff/Homeowner asserts that her loan servicer’s failure to offer a permanent modification after her successful completion of a trial […]
September 22, 2016
In a New Jersey mortgage foreclosure action Condominium liens and Homeowner Association liens are governed by a different set of rules. More specifically, Condominium liens […]
February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014 As was discussed in depth in a Client Memo sent earlier this year, the new Expedited Foreclosure Process took effect in New […]
February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014 Albeit a generally unpredictable process with varying timelines depending on title, service, and collateral issues etc… When the process aligns well, a […]