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FL H1101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jose Rodriguez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 501.1379, Florida Statutes, establishing the "Florida Mortgage Collection Fairness Act"

  • Defines "mortgage collection firm" as an attorney, law firm, or debt collection service engaged to represent a party in residential mortgage foreclosure actions

  • Prohibits mortgage collection firms from knowingly offering false evidence in residential mortgage foreclosure proceedings

  • Classifies violations as deceptive and unfair trade practices under Florida law, making violators subject to penalties, remedies, and reasonable attorney fees and costs under section 501.2105

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Residential Foreclosure Proceedings

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee3/6/2013

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