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Bulletin: NY000531
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Date: September 16, 2013
To:
All New York State Agents, Office Counsel, and Managers
RE:
Residential Mortgage Forclosure
Any residential foreclosure commenced after August 30, 2013, must have a certificate of merit and supporting documents served with the summons and complaint and filed in the action. (CPLR 3012-b as added by Chpt.306 laws od 2013).
A link to the certificate is provided below. This form is a guideline, not mandatory.
If you have any questions please contact Harold S. Boxer at hboxer@stewart.com or call 212-922-0050 and speak with any Agency Legal Services counsel.
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References
- Bulletins Replaced:
- None
- Related Bulletins:
- Underwriting Manual:
- None
- Exceptions Manual:
- None
- Forms:
- None