Bill > S1017

This bill establishes a foreclosure review division within the Superior Court of Massachusetts. The division will have a presiding justice and other assigned justices, and will be divided into multiple statewide sessions. The division will have concurrent jurisdiction with other state courts over various foreclosure-related actions, including validating foreclosures, evictions, title disputes, and loan modifications. The division will provide assistance to self-represented litigants and offer alternative dispute resolution services. The bill also creates an advisory board to assist the division with relevant legal developments, real estate title examination, mediation, and access to justice. The division is initially established for a 5-year term, with the option to renew for additional 5-year periods unless repealed by the legislature.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1017