UTA has filed an amicus brief in the case of Torigian v WT Capital Lender Services. The case involves a trial court awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorney fees against a Trustee who recorded a Notice of Default when the borrowers had successfully contended the note had been...
UTA will be filing an amicus brief in a case that addresses whether a nonjudicial foreclosure constitutes debt collection. The case – Ho v. ReconTrust Company – also addresses whether nonjudicially foreclosing is covered by FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act).
UTA will be filing an amicus brief in the case of Yvanova v. New Century. The case involves a borrower who lacks standing to pursue a quiet title claim without first tendering amount on her loan.
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation that will recognize a new holiday in the state of California. ‘Native American’ day will be recognized on the fourth Friday of each September. Read the law and a complete summary of all California state holidays
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The Nevada Supreme Court (4-3 vote, SFR Investments Pool 1 LLC v. U.S. Bank, N.A.) has ruled that a nonjudicial foreclosure sale of an HOA lien extinguishes a first deed of trust. HOAs can foreclose on homes ahead of first-mortgage providers. This puts thousands of first liens at risk.
Please note that the hotel room guarantee deadline for the UTA’s 39th Annual Education Conference & Trade Show is October 10th. The conference dates are Sunday, November 9th through Tuesday, November 11th.Register for the conference
Nevada, California and Texas HOA Lien issues will be addressed in detail on Monday, November 10th at 1:30 pm at the La Quinta Resort, during UTA’s 39th Annual Education Conference. Our expert panel will provide an update on lien issues, including the recent decision SFR Investments Pool 1 LLC v....
