BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1942: Deeds of trust foreclosures

Concerning foreclosures on deeds of trust.

Summary

Requires a mortgagee or beneficiary, before filing a notice of default, to contact the borrower and assess the borrower's financial situation and explore alternatives to foreclosure.
Provides that a tenant of residential property that was sold in foreclosure shall have 60 days written notice before the tenant may be removed from the property.
Provides that the borrower's failure to bring a court action to enjoin a foreclosure does not waive certain claims the borrower may have, such as claims based on fraud or breach of a trustee's duty.
Specifies duties owed by the trustee to the borrower.

From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (HB 1942), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to foreclosures on deeds of trust;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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