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FL S1266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction limiting foreclosure payment and vacate orders to non-residential real estate, allowing such orders in residential foreclosure actions
  • Changes hearing date requirements from "shall not be set sooner than" to "may not be set sooner than" 20 days after service (or 30 days if service by publication)
  • Modifies language regarding defendant default to state the defendant "is deemed" to have waived hearing rights rather than "may be deemed"
  • Makes payments discretionary rather than mandatory for mortgagees to secure premises during foreclosure, and clarifies payments do not constitute a cure of default
  • Effective date July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Actions for Foreclosure

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/11/2012

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