- Similar to evictions, mortgage and tax foreclosure proceedings have been put on hold until May 1, 2021.
- Homeowners or a landlord who owns smaller than 10 residential properties must file a hardship declaration with their mortgage lender or any other foreclosing party to prevent the foreclosure.
- Local governments cannot engage in tax foreclosure sales until at least May 1, 2021.
- A copy of the hardship declaration specific to homeowners can be found here: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp1102ds_fill_in.pdf