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AL HB90

Bill

Status

Passed

2/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Rich

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Caps the right of redemption on residential property at one year after the foreclosure date, even if the standard 180-day redemption period has not yet expired.

  • Makes possession or production of proof of mailing of the redemption notice an affirmative defense in any action related to the notice requirement.

  • Reduces the time frame for bringing actions related to notice requirements from two years to one year after the foreclosure date.

  • Maintains existing requirements that mortgagees provide notice of redemption rights at least 30 days prior to foreclosure by certified mail with proof of mailing.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Residential property, foreclosure, right-of-redemption, time period to redeem further provided for, notice requirement actions, affirmative defense, provided for, time frame for notice requirement actions, further provided for, Sec. 6-5-248 am'd.

Property, Real and Personal

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2018-126.

2/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance1/18/2018
Insurance1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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