S 3046 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Concerns expedited process for foreclosing vacant and abandoned residential properties in uncontested actions.

S 3046 creates a faster court process for foreclosing on residential properties that are verified as vacant and abandoned, directly affecting lenders and property owners in such cases. It requires lenders to prove abandonment through specific evidence (like disconnected utilities or neighbor reports) and skips the standard "notice to cure" requirement. The bill allows summary judgment if the court confirms abandonment and there are no objections (uncontested cases), with strict service rules for property notices. This applies only to residential properties, not timeshares, and doesn’t change other foreclosure rules. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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