Foreclosure; use of false records, documents, or statements. (SB163)
Introduced By
Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) with support from co-patron Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Foreclosure; use of false records, documents, or statements. Provides that any person who knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false or fraudulent record, document, or statement in support of any foreclosure shall be liable to the injured party. Upon proof of both a violation and damages, the injured party shall be entitled to appropriate equitable relief and compensatory damages. If compensatory damages are awarded, an injured party may also be awarded punitive damages. A person violating the provisions of this bill shall be liable for reasonable attorney fees and costs of a civil action. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/10/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100872D
- 01/10/2012 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/06/2012 Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 4-N) (see vote tally)
- 02/07/2012 Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
- 02/08/2012 Read second time and engrossed
- 02/09/2012 Read third time and passed Senate (28-Y 12-N) (see vote tally)
- 02/13/2012 Placed on Calendar
- 02/13/2012 Read first time
- 02/13/2012 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/16/2012 Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil
- 02/27/2012 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
- 03/10/2012 Left in Courts of Justice
Comments
The Virginia Housing Coalition supports this bill that allows victims of wrongful foreclosure to recover damages.
This bill needs your support on behalf of all the Virginians who have no other means of financial and emotional help with this very real problem.