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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
a. (1) A court may order mediation whenever a homeowner-borrower files an answer to a foreclosure complaint.
(2) Alternatively, the homeowner-borrower may initiate mediation in accordance with court rules. The courts shall provide the homeowner-borrower no less than 60 days following receipt of the foreclosure complaint and summons to initiate mediation.
b. The homeowner-borrower may not participate in mediation unless the certification document required pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2019, c. 64 (C.2A:50-78) is submitted to the court and signed by a trained foreclosure prevention and default mitigation counselor, verifying that the homeowner-borrower is cooperating with the counselor.
c. The homeowner-borrower shall not be required to pay any fees to participate in the mediation program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 2A. Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice 2A § 50-77 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-2a-administration-of-civil-and-criminal-justice/nj-st-sect-2a-50-77/
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