***ADVISORY – Monday, January 31st - 2 PM*** 

Elected Leaders and Affected Homeowners to Hold Event in Florida Capitol to Announce New Homeowner Bill of Rights Legislation 

TALLAHASSEE, FL - On Monday, January 31st, State Senator Ileana Garcia (SD 37) and State Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin (HD 119) will hold an event in the Capitol with affected homeowners and fair lending advocates, announcing new legislation designed to protect Floridians from predatory foreclosure practices from lenders and banks.
Florida has been a leader in homeownership, including having one of the largest shares of veteran and elderly homeowners. However, a dramatic rise in lender-placed insurance policies and a rise in harmful and unnecessary foreclosures has put our state at risk of no longer being the paradise for homeowners that we love. This new legislation, SB 1706 and HB 1051, will help Florida homeowners live the American Dream by ensuring they have fair and honest dealings with the mortgage lending and servicing industry.

WHAT: Press Conference with Elected Leaders and Affected Homeowners

WHO: State Senator Ileana Garcia (SD 37)

State Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin (HD 119)

Laura Wagner, Executive Director for Floridians for Honest Lending

Cheri Melchione, affected homeowner from Sarasota

Other affected homeowners

WHEN: Monday, January 31st at 2 PM

WHERE: Florida State Capitol - 3rd Floor Rotunda

400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

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