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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure. Specifically, it mandates that all foreclosures of residential mortgages on 1-6 family owner-occupied properties be initiated by the filing of a foreclosure complaint in the Superior Court. The defendant-residential mortgagor can raise legal and equitable claims and defenses against the mortgagee or any related party, and the court has the authority to modify the mortgage or grant other appropriate relief to the mortgagor. The bill also requires that if service is not effected in hand, it must be effected by both posting and mailing, and the court may set aside a default judgment for good cause shown.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S836 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S836.pdf |
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