Bulletin: NY000282

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Bulletin: NY000282

Bulletin Document
V 1
Date: May 18, 2006
To: All New York State Office Counsel, Managers and Agents
RE: Kings County Foreclosure Actions

Effective May 3, 2006, the annexed forms must be used in connection with allKings County foreclosure actions.

Of particular interest is the prohibition on assignments of bids; the referee can only transfer title to the successful bidder. In addition, please note that any closing of title that takes place between 45 and 90 days after the sale requires a stipulation signed by all parties including the Referee; any closing taking place more than 90 days after the sale must be Court approved.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our Agency Legal Services Department at 212-922-0050.

THIS BULLETIN IS FURNISHED TO INFORM YOU OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS. AS A REMINDER, YOU ARE CHARGED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT ON VIRTUAL UNDERWRITER  AS IT EXISTS FROM TIME TO TIME AS IT APPLIES TO YOU, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS. OUR UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS DO NOT AUTHORIZE OUR ISSUING AGENTS TO ENGAGE IN SETTLEMENTS OR CLOSINGS ON BEHALF OF STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT INTENDED TO DIRECT YOUR ESCROW OR SETTLEMENT PRACTICES OR TO CHANGE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS. CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION SHOULD NEVER BE SHARED OR DISSEMINATED EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. IF APPLICABLE STATE LAW OR REGULATION IMPOSES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO COMPLY WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS.


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Bulletins Replaced:
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Related Bulletins:
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Underwriting Manual:
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Exceptions Manual:
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