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
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 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.