7 CFR § 763.22Chapter VII

§ 763.22 Negligence and negligent servicing.

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(a) The Agency may deny a loss claim in whole or in part due to negligence that contributed to the loss claim. This could include, but is not limited to:

(1) The escrow and servicing agent failing to seek payment of a missed installment from the buyer within the prescribed timeframe or otherwise does not enforce the terms of the land contract;

etc;(2) Losing the collateral to a third party, such as a taxing authority, prior lien holder,

(3) Not performing the duties and responsibilities required of the escrow or servicing agent;

(4) The seller's failure to disclose environmental issues; or

(5) Any other action in violation of the land contract or guarantee agreement that does not terminate the guarantee.

(b) [Reserved]

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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