Civil procedure: foreclosure; distribution of proceeds from mortgage foreclosure auctions; modify. Amends sec. 3208 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3208) & adds secs. 3214 & 3222. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5153'25
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Overview
This bill modifies the process for foreclosure auctions in Michigan by adding provisions regarding notices and the distribution of proceeds. Specifically, it requires a notice of rights to be attached to conveyances of mortgaged property after the foreclosure notice is recorded, detailing the loss of rights of redemption, occupancy during the redemption period, and potential surplus proceeds from the sale. It also mandates a notice of cancellation if a foreclosure sale is canceled.
Key provisions
- Requires a notice of rights to be attached to conveyances of mortgaged property after the foreclosure notice is recorded.
- Details the loss of rights of redemption, occupancy during the redemption period, and surplus proceeds in the notice of rights.
- Mandates a 30-day notice of cancellation if a foreclosure sale is canceled.
- Updates the requirement for publishing foreclosure notices in newspapers.
Who is affected
- Mortgagor
- Heirs of Mortgagors
- Personal Representatives of Mortgagors
- Lenders
- Real Estate Agents
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for a detailed notice of rights to be included with conveyances of mortgaged property.
- Clarifies the consequences of conveying mortgaged property after the foreclosure notice is recorded.
- Adds a procedure for canceling foreclosure notices if the sale is canceled.
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