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    Ohio's new requirements for junior lienholders and mortgage servicers

    It has been a little over six months since Ohio Revised Code § 1349.72 went into effect—a law that requires holders of junior liens on residential real property to first send a written notice containing specific information prior to attempting to collect any part of a debt in default. Due to the vague terms contained in the law, however, there is quite a bit of uncertainty surrounding it. Unfortunately, none of that uncertainty has been resolved since its enactment, as the law does not appear to have been cited by a single Ohio court decision. 

    Residential mortgage lending and servicing businesses should consider whether they have procedures in place that comply with this new law.


    This is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal advice and does not create or imply an attorney-client relationship.

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