Summary of CT SB619 substitute bill

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2009/FC/2009SB-00619-R000911-FC.htm

Bill is DEAD

Synopsis: Expands and clarifies the mortgagee’s notice requirements to the mortgagor of the availability of the state foreclosure mediation program.

• The mortgagee must attach to the front of the foreclosure writ, summons, and complaint that is served on the mortgagor:
• A copy of the notice of foreclosure mediation (in the form prescribed by the Chief Court Administrator [“Administrator”])
• A copy of the foreclosure mediation certificate form as prescribed by the administrator.
• Must instruct the mortgagor to file the appearance and foreclosure mediation certificate forms with the court no later than 15-days from the return date for the foreclosure action.
• A blank appearance form as prescribed by the administrator
• The court may refer a mortgagor who appears in a foreclosure action, to the foreclosure mediation program at any time
• If the representative of the mortgagee does not have authority to agree to a proposed settlement (or such an authority is not available during the session by telephone or other electronic means) then the court will not award attorney’s fees to the mortgagee for time spent in the mediation sessions.