in-interest. A judgment from the court would authorize the association's foreclosure. On a post-judgment basis, a timeline leads to foreclosure and additional notice requirements apply. This amendment will greatly assist associations by allowing them to bring delinquent units to a final resolution. The timeline and multiple notices sufficiently protect the mortgagees' interests. If at the time of your reading of this article the proposed legislation is pending, please contact your local legislators and request they vote in favor of the amendment. ASSISTING ASSOCIATIONS n GARY M. DADDARIO, ESQ., IS A PARTNER WITH THE FIRM WINER & BENNETT, LLP. Shortcomings of the sheriff's sale remedy include the survival of the mortgage and the unit owner's one-year right of redemption. The result is a lack of active bidders. The proposed amendment will greatly assist associations by allowing a final resolution and a definitive transfer of the unit through the foreclosure process. Reliable and Affordable For more than 14 years Champion Cleaning's mission has been to provide quality, reliable and affordable Common Area Cleaning Services to private and professionally managed condominium communities and apartment complexes in the greater Boston and Southern New Hampshire areas. Along with our professional, uniformed and friendly crews we work with property managers to create lasting relationships that serve within the best interests of their clients and tenants. Call today for a quote: 800-979-1911 Other services include: * Carpet Cleaning * Pressure Washing * Unit Turnovers * Window Cleaning * Awning Cleaning * Garage Sweeping * Tile & Grout Cleaning www.championcleaning.com 89 Meadowbrook Road, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 * fax 978-418-0051 February 2015 39