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NJ A3639

NJ A3639
Creates private right of action for violation of "Fair Foreclosure Act."


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Introduced
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill revises the "Fair Foreclosure Act," P.L.1995, c.244 (C.2A:50-53 et seq.) to create a private right of action for any violation of the act's provisions. Specifically, the bill provides that a person may bring an action in Superior Court against a residential mortgage lender for any violation of the "Fair Foreclosure Act," for actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater, attorney's fees, costs of suit and appropriate equitable relief.

AI Summary

This bill revises the "Fair Foreclosure Act" to create a private right of action for any violation of the act's provisions. Specifically, the bill allows a person to bring an action in Superior Court against a residential mortgage lender for actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater, as well as attorney's fees, costs of suit, and appropriate equitable relief.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 03/16/2020)

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