NY A08591

Establishes the right to assigned counsel for homeowners who are financially unable to obtain representation in residential foreclosure actions.

Requires courts to assign counsel through the existing county law framework for providing legal representation to indigent persons.

Mandates inclusion of information in foreclosure notices to homeowners stating they may be entitled to assigned counsel if financially unable to afford representation.

Extends the county law's public defense system to cover foreclosure actions, requiring counties to establish plans providing counsel to financially unable parties in these proceedings.

Takes effect on January 1st following the date the bill becomes law.