There have been several significant developments in addressing evictions and foreclosures during the state of emergency, both on the Federal and state level, including two important pieces of legislation: the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ('CARES Act'), which was signed into law on March 27, 2020 and H4647 signed by the Governor of Massachusetts on April 20, 2020, which impose a partial moratorium on evictions and foreclosures for affected properties, as well as regulations adopted by state agencies and Standing Orders issued by the Housing Court. It is vital to understand the restrictions contained in these new laws and regulations with regard to actions that can and cannot be taken by property owners, landlords, and financial institutions-as well as the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, in addition to those of mortgagors and mortgagees, including subsidized and commercial leasing relationships.
Learn about the impact of these new statutes and regulations on residential and commercial tenancies, as well as on foreclosures, including the effect on the court process for evictions and foreclosures, both during and after the expiration of those laws and regulations. Hear the faculty share survival strategies for landlords, property owners, residential and commercial tenants, and foreclosing entities and homeowners.
Learn about the impact of these new statutes and regulations on residential and commercial tenancies, as well as on foreclosures, including the effect on the court process for evictions and foreclosures, both during and after the expiration of those laws and regulations. Hear the faculty share survival strategies for landlords, property owners, residential and commercial tenants, and foreclosing entities and homeowners.
Course Content
9:00 - 9:50 amResidential Tenancies
Overview of laws and regulations regarding eviction moratoriums, including standing orders Impact on new, existing, and pending matters in the Court View of Court operations and case handling Best practices for property owners and landlords Resources for rental assistance
Catherine F. Downing, Esq.,
Downing Van Dyke LLC, Framingham
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9:50 - 10:15 am
Commercial Tenancies
Impacts on build-out, operations, and rent Identifying new protections for small business tenants Addressing delays in service and court proceedings Learning from recent examples
Michael J. McDermott, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
10:15 - 10:40 am
Foreclosures
Scope and duration of foreclosure limitations set forth in the Federal CARES Act Latest developments from the Massachusetts legislature and the practical implications for the foreclosure process How the Governor's 'stay-at-home' order may affect insurability of foreclosures Impact of expanded loss mitigation opportunities on homeowners and creditors
Francis J. Nolan, Esq.,
Harmon Law Offices, PC, Newton
10:40 - 10:45 am
Key Takeaways
Panel
10:45 - 11:00 am
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session
Panel
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Speakers
ChairCatherine F. Downing, Esq.,
Downing Van Dyke LLC, Framingham
Faculty
Michael J. McDermott, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Hon. Alexander Mitchell-Munevar,
Central Division, Housing Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Francis J. Nolan, Esq.,
Harmon Law Offices, PC, Newton
