BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 04/01/24
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 03/01/24
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 02/01/24
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 01/01/24
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 12/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 11/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 10/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 09/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 08/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 07/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 06/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 05/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 04/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 03/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 02/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 01/01/23
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 12/01/22
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 11/01/22
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 10/01/22
There have been no substantial or even minor changes to Rhode Island law affecting default legal work in Rhode Island since our prior update. Foreclosure and bankruptcy processes remain the same with the exception of any national changes that have occurred.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 07/21/21
There are no remaining COVID foreclosure restrictions for Rhode Island. For questions regarding New Hampshire updates, please contact Christopher Henry at [email protected] or 508-809-8030.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C
Posted: 03/19/21
Effective July 1, 2020, foreclosure activities can recommence.
Title Insurer Foreclosure Concerns:
In order to proceed with foreclosures on Federally insured or owned mortgages in New Hampshire, title
insurers require that an inspection be performed prior to sale notices being sent and prior to the sale date
in order to demonstrate vacancy, and that an affidavit of vacancy be recorded with the foreclosure deed.
In order to proceed with foreclosures on non-Federally insured or owned mortgages in New Hampshire,
title insurers require that an affidavit declaring that the mortgage being foreclosed is not a Federallyrelated
mortgage be recorded with the foreclosure deed.
Eviction:
Effective July 1, 2020, eviction activities can recommence however, the required notice period prior to
eviction pursuant to RSA 540:3 has been extended from 7 days to 30 days.
For questions regarding New Hampshire updates, please contact Christopher Henry at chenry@bmpclaw.
com or 508-809-8030.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh General Partnership
Posted: 10/20/20
Rhode Island is currently under a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has extended the State of Emergency until November 2, 2020 unless renewed, modified, or terminated by a subsequent executive order.
Foreclosure:
Foreclosures have not been expressly limited however, Governor Raimondo issued an executive order expanding the number of people allowed to gather from no more than five to no more than fifteen. As a result, title insurers in Rhode Island are split as to whether a foreclosure sale held during this limitation on gathering would be considered insurable. The argument that a sale would not be insurable is based on the theory that attendance at an auction would be limited thereby chilling the sale. Insurers are beginning to approve affidavits attesting to the circumstances surrounding sale and number of attendees at an auction.
Additionally, Banking Bulletin 2020-5 allows for mediation notices, pursuant to RIGL 34-27-3.2, to be sent 120 days after the date on which a forbearance agreement terminates. This interpretation applies to (1) all mortgages not in default at the time the forbearance agreement was reached and (2) all mortgages where a forbearance agreement was reached on or before the 120th day of default. This means that no penalty will accrue if the notice is mailed to the mortgagor within 120 days after the date the forbearance agreement terminates.
Eviction:
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has advised that Eviction filings could proceed beginning on June 1, 2020 in an equitable manner. Note however, that counsel must also balance any restrictions on eviction that may be applicable pursuant to the CARES Act. This likely requires an additional attorney affidavit to be filed with the complaint certifying compliance with the Act.
The District Court issued a new Eviction Protocol effective September 4, 2020 through December 31, 2020 to comply with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Order titled: The Temporary Halt of Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID 19. The Order provides, in part, that a Landlord or property owner, with a legal right to pursue eviction, “shall not evict a person or pursue an eviction or possessory action from a residential property”. The Order is limited to actions for non-payment of rent and sets forth the definition and requirements for said protection. The Order requires the Tenants to file a “Declaration”, as described in said Order and to provide said Declaration to the Landlord. No protection is afforded under the Order until a Declaration, is executed under penalty of perjury and is provided to the Landlord. Once given, however, protection is immediately invoked, and the Landlord is immediately prohibited from pursuing any eviction action. The Tenant’s obligation to pay rent is continuing and not affected by the Federal Order.
For questions regarding Rhode Island updates, please contact Ashley Torres at [email protected] or 860-606-1036.
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BENDETT & MCHUGH, P.C.
Rhode Island state update provided by Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
Posted: 07/16/20
Rhode Island is currently under a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has extended the State of Emergency until August 2, 2020 unless renewed, modified, or terminated by a subsequent executive order.
Foreclosure:
Foreclosures have not been expressly limited however, Governor Raimondo issued an executive order on May 29, 2020, expanding the number of people allowed to gather from no more than five to no more than fifteen. As a result, title insurers in Rhode Island are split as to whether a foreclosure sale held during this limitation on gathering would be considered insurable. The argument that a sale would not be insurable is based on the theory that attendance at an auction would be limited thereby chilling the sale. Insurers are beginning to approve affidavits attesting to the circumstances surrounding sale and number of attendees at an auction.
Additionally, Banking Bulletin 2020-5 allows for mediation notices, pursuant to RIGL 34-27-3.2, to be sent 120 days after the date on which a forbearance agreement terminates. This interpretation applies to (1) all mortgages not in default at the time the forbearance agreement was reached and (2) all mortgages where a forbearance agreement was reached on or before the 120th day of default. This means that no penalty will accrue if the notice is mailed to the mortgagor within 120 days after the date the forbearance agreement terminates.
Eviction:
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has advised that Eviction filings could proceed beginning on June 1, 2020 in an equitable manner. Note however, that counsel must also balance any restrictions on eviction that may be applicable pursuant to the CARES Act. This likely requires an additional attorney affidavit to be filed with the complaint certifying compliance with the Act.
For questions regarding Rhode Island updates, please contact Ashley Torres at [email protected] or 860-606-1036.
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