Appellate Division, Second Department · October 28, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06283
Federal Natl. Mtge. Assn. v Hollender
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06283
Holding The court affirmed the dismissal of the foreclosure action as time-barred, determining that the statute of limitations began running when the debt was first accelerated in 2009. The court held that unilateral de-acceleration letters failed to revive or reset the statute of limitations under CPLR 203 as amended by the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act.
The court’s words
the unilateral de-acceleration letters purportedly mailed to the defendants failed to revive or reset the statute of limitations
2026 NY Slip Op 06283, at the official text
the mortgage debt was first accelerated, and the statute of limitations began to run, in April 2009
2026 NY Slip Op 06283, at the official text
the Supreme Court properly determined that the instant action was time-barred
2026 NY Slip Op 06283, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 28, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06283 |
| Area of law | Real Property |
| Week | Week ending October 31, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06283 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1562 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Federal Natl. Mtge. Assn. v Hollender, 2026 NY Slip Op 06283 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 28, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06283/
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