Military service protections: real and personal property rights.

Existing law provides legal rights, as specified, for service members in regard to court proceedings, interest liabilities, contracts, eviction proceedings, leases, tax and assessments, life insurance policies, and health insurance. Existing law prohibits any sale, foreclosure, or seizure of real or personal property subject to a mortgage, or other security, for nonpayment by the service member owner if made during the period of military service or within three months thereafter. Court orders and party agreements are exceptions to this provision. Violation of this provision is a misdemeanor. This bill would extend the prohibition from 3 months to 9 months after the military service period. By changing the definition of a crime, this bill would impose a state mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.