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Help for Homeowners: Foreclosure Bill Of Rights

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Help for Homeowners
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- Foreclosure Assistance - Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure.

  • Find a Housing Counselor.
  • If You Fall Behind.
  • Know Your Options.
  • Know Your Rights in Foreclosure.
  • Settlement Conferences

    - A Tenant's Rights in Foreclosure.
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    Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights

    This Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights provides guidance to house owners facing foreclosure in New York. A foreclosure is a claim, and house owners must seek help from a lawyer or housing therapist in checking out prospective legal defenses to the match. Homeowners ought to likewise know their general rights and responsibilities highlighted listed below.

    Throughout the Foreclosure Process

    You have the right to stay in your home and the duty to preserve your residential or commercial property unless and up until a court orders you to abandon. If you desert your home, the complainant (bank or mortgage servicer) might have the ability to foreclose on your residential or commercial property through an expedited process in court. To prevent this result, remain in your home and carefully evaluation and react to documents you get from the plaintiff or the court in your foreclosure case. A failure to respond or appear in court when required to do so might make it simpler for the complainant to show that your residential or commercial property is vacant and deserted, which might put you at risk of an accelerated foreclosure.

    You have a right to be represented by a lawyer and might be qualified for free legal or housing counseling services.

    You have a right to be complimentary from harassment or foreclosure frauds. Strongly think about consulting with a lawyer or housing counselor, if readily available, before signing any papers. If you are the target of harassment or fraud, contact DFS by calling our Consumer Hotline at (800) 342-3736.

    You have a right to avoid foreclosure if you repay your loan completely at any time prior to the sale of your home, or if you work out a settlement with the complainant.

    Before a Foreclosure Action Begins in Court

    You have a right to be notified at least 90 days before a foreclosure suit is filed informing you that you are in default and at danger of foreclosure. You deserve to explore "loss mitigation" alternatives that may allow you to keep your home and prevent lawsuits. The bank or mortgage servicer is required to assist you understand your loss mitigation alternatives. If you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application, your bank or mortgage servicer should complete its review of your application before continuing with the foreclosure match.

    RPAPL § 1303 has been amended to need plaintiffs in foreclosure actions to supply a more particular and helpful notice to customers concerning their rights and obligations during the foreclosure procedure. Specifically, the notification must suggest that property owners have the right to remain in their homes up until a foreclosure sale happens and the obligation to maintain their residential or commercial property and pay suitable taxes till such time. This section is meant to assist prevent residential or commercial properties from ending up being uninhabited in the very first location. Read the particular language needed by RPAPL § 1303.

    RPAPL § 1304 needs mortgage creditors to give borrowers a minimum of ninety days' notice before starting a foreclosure action. Currently, this Pre-Foreclosure Notice (" PFN") should include the following language: "Since ___, your mortgage is ___ days in default ... You can cure this default by making the payment of ___ dollars by ___." Unfortunately, borrowers frequently analyzed this arrangement to indicate that as long as the customer provided the mentioned amount by the date specified, the loan would be renewed. Frequently, the "treatment date" defined in the PFN is the earliest date on which the creditor can begin a foreclosure action, which is 90 days after sending out the PFN. When the borrower waits a full 90 days to offer the amount specified, any missed out on payments and associated interest and costs from the stepping in months would be contributed to the deficiency. In such a case, the debtor who submits the quantity set forth in the PFN would stay in default due to stepping in accruals, despite his or her good-faith efforts to address the default specified in the PFN.

    The new law addresses this problem by modifying the very first line of the notice to read "Since ____ your mortgage is ____ days and ___ dollars in default." Similarly, it adds language to RPAPL § 1304 which highlights the borrower's continuous rights and responsibilities throughout the foreclosure process. Read the new pre-foreclosure notification language.

    Once a Foreclosure Action Begins

    You can receive a copy of the legal documents in the foreclosure claim when it begins. This is referred to as "service" of the Summons and Complaint. You must react to the Summons and Complaint with an "Answer" within 20 days after you have actually been personally served, and within 30 days if served on you by other ways. The Answer is your chance to state your defenses.

    You should seek advice from a lawyer or housing therapist for help in this procedure.

    You have a responsibility to appear at all set up court looks. If you fail to appear, you run the risk of losing important rights, which might cause the loss of the case and your home.

    You have a right to request court permission to proceed without paying court expenses.

    At a Necessary Settlement Conference

    You have a right to an explanation of the nature of the foreclosure action against you.

    Both celebrations have a responsibility to bring all required files to the settlement conference. For a basic list of required documents, visit the Mandatory Settlement Conference details page.

    Both celebrations should work out in "good faith", which implies honestly and fairly. If you fail to do so, you may lose the opportunity to pursue a court-supervised settlement. If the bank or mortgage servicer stops working to do so, the court might enforce likewise considerable penalties. Negotiating in good faith does not need either to settle.

    If you previously failed to send a Response, you will be offered an additional 30 days to do so at the settlement conference.

    After Settlement Agreement or Fully Executed Loss Mitigation Agreement

    Within 90 days of settling a settlement, the lis pendens designation on your residential or commercial property, which warns people that title to your residential or commercial property remains in conflict, need to be raised.

    You might be accountable for additional taxes if you reach a settlement that consists of debt forgiveness. Seek advice from a tax professional about any resulting tax repercussions.

    After Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

    Upon a judgment of foreclosure and sale, the brand-new owner can seek to evict you from the residential or commercial property.

    If the home is resold for more than what you owe, you have a right to submit an application with the court for the surplus funds, based on specific deadlines. It is important to look for assistance from a legal company if you think you are owed a surplus.

    If the home is cost less than what you owe, the lender might file an application for a judgment against you for the distinction, known as a deficiency judgment. You might deserve to object to the amount of any deficiency judgment, consisting of interest and charges.

    Get Help! Contact a Not-for-Profit Housing Counselor

    Housing counselors that handle foreclosure-related concerns can give you advice on your options and resources at little or no charge. They might also be able to work out with your lending institution free of charge and assist you find totally free legal services in your area.

    Housing counseling resources for New Yorkers include:

    - New York's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which connects with housing therapists and legal services at no expense. Call the HOPP hotline at (855) 466-3456 or see homeownerhelpny.com.
  • You can discover a list of approved non-profit housing counselors by county here, on the DFS site.
  • 24-Hour help is readily available toll-free on the HOPE NOW hotline at 888-995-HOPE (888-995-4673). HOPE NOW is an alliance of HUD authorized counseling agents, servicers, and financiers that provide complimentary support.
  • If you reside in New York City, you can also call 311.

    If you remain in a foreclosure court case, you ought to seek advice from a lawyer.

    Seek Legal Assistance

    Contact a legal representative and review your mortgage documents. Make certain your loan is not in violation of any laws. If you do not have a lawyer, the New york city State Bar Association might be able to refer you to a suitable lawyer for your scenario.

    If you can not pay for a private attorney, resources free of charge or inexpensive legal assistance include:

    - New York's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which connects with housing therapists and legal services at no charge. Call the HOPP hotline at (855) 466-3456 or check out homeownerhelpny.com.
  • The New York City State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
  • The Legal Service Corporation website. LawHelp.org, an online directory site of free legal provider in New York.