New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08591

Introduced
1/12/24  

Caption

Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.

Companion Bills

NY S01709

Same As Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.

Previously Filed As

NY S01709

Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.

NY S00126

Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.

NY A07188

Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.

NY S02627

Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.

NY A01625

Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.

NY A11044

Requires a mortgagor to provide notice of imminent foreclosure to their tenant or prospective tenant prior to renewing or signing a lease agreement.

NY S07480

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

NY S09936

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

NY S07413

Requires notice to be provided ninety days prior to commencement of a foreclosure action by a homeowners' association or condominium board to enforce a lien for unpaid common charges, assessments, fines or fees.

NY A07602

Requires certain legal notices related to class actions be in a readable format; provides penalties failing to comply with the requirements for legal notices.

Similar Bills

NJ S4331

Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program.

WA SB5938

Concerning the foreclosure prevention fee.

NJ S1451

Enhances access to certain foreclosure counseling services.

NJ A433

Enhances access to certain foreclosure counseling services.

MA H1730

Establishing a foreclosure review division

MA S1140

Establishing a foreclosure review division

NJ A4289

Provides defendant option to disclose disability status in foreclosure proceedings.

WA SB5686

Expanding and funding the foreclosure mediation program.