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Michigan Modifies Provisions Regarding Property Recording
The state of Michigan has recently enacted Senate Bill No. 737, regarding the requirements for recording with the register of deeds. These provisions are effective immediately.
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North Carolina Amends Provisions Regarding Real Property and Notice of Foreclosure Sale Cancellations
North Carolina Amends Provisions Regarding Real Property The state of North Carolina has recently enacted House Bill 852, which makes changes to various real property statutes as recommended by the Real Property Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, and which regulates the solicitation fees for copies of documents recorded with the registers of deeds […]
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Washington State Adopts Provisions Regarding Notaries
The Washington Department of Licensing (the “Department”) adopted provisions relating to notaries that include replacing all existing sections as well as adding new sections to Chapter 308-30 of the Washington Administrative Code in order to implement the provisions of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. These provisions are effective on July 1, 2018.
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Minnesota Enacts Provisions Regarding Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
The State of Minnesota enacted provisions relating to its Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. These provisions are effective on January 1, 2019.
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New Hampshire Modifies Banking, Consumer Credit, and Licensing Provisions
New Hampshire has amended provisions regarding licensing and regarding the applicability of various banking and consumer credit laws.
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Louisiana Provisions Regarding Cancellation of Mortgages
Louisiana has passed House Bill 172 which provides for the cancellation or partial release of inferior mortgages and liens on a property sold at sheriff’s sale.
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Maryland Modifies Financial Consumer Protection Act and Provisions Regarding Mortgage Brokers Finder’s Fee
Maryland has passed House Bill 1511 which modifies a certain provision of its regulations regarding mortgage brokers finder’s fees. Maryland has passed House Bill 1297 which makes wide ranging changes to its Financial Consumer Protection Act.
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Connecticut Modifies Provisions Regarding Foreclosures and Security Breaches
Connecticut has modified its provisions regarding foreclosure mediation sessions, security freezes on credit reports, identity theft prevention services, and regulations of credit rating agencies. These changes are effective as of October 1, 2018.
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Tennessee Adopts Provisions Setting Forth New Standards of Practice for Debt Collectors
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards, Collection Service Board has adopted provisions regarding the standards of practice for debt collectors. The new provisions address, among other things, the acquisition of location information from 3rd parties, communications in connection with debt collection, harassment or abuse, and unfair practices.
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South Carolina Adopts Provisions Regarding Department of Consumer Affairs, and Telephone Privacy Protection Act
The state of South Carolina has recently adopts provisions regarding the state’s Department of Consumer Affairs, and its Telephone Privacy Protection Act. Both updates are effective immediately.
