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Willowick officials report Shoregate Towers in active foreclosure; receiver managing property, no new leases
Summary
Law director Mandy Burts told council the Shoregate Towers property remains in foreclosure, a court-appointed receiver is reviewing financial records and the owner is not issuing new leases; roof replacement work has begun, but the receiver and Fannie Mae will determine long-term plans.
Willowick Law Director Mandy Burts said Shoregate Towers remains in active foreclosure and that a court-appointed receiver is overseeing the property’s financial records and management.
Burts told council the foreclosure process is in the discovery phase (document exchange) and that a receiver has begun replacing roofs. She said the receiver is not issuing new leases and that Fannie Mae’s position will figure into decisions about rehabbing or reconditioning the building.
Why it matters: The condition and occupancy of Shoregate Towers affect nearby residents, property values and municipal code enforcement responsibilities. A receiver’s control of the property and involvement by a mortgage holder such as Fannie Mae shapes the timeline and options for repair, leasing and occupancy.
What the law director said - Foreclosure status: Burts said, “They are still in the middle of foreclosure. They’re stopped in the discovery process, which means, like, turning over evidence.” - Receiver role: Burts explained a receiver “takes over and manages the property because the court has said the owners are not taking care of it properly” and that the receiver is reviewing financial records. - Leasing and rehab: Burts said the receiver has started replacing roofs and that the receiver’s actions are intended to protect the lender’s investment (she specifically mentioned Fannie Mae). She said the receiver is not issuing new leases and that long-term plans will depend on the foreclosure outcome and consultations with the mortgage holder.
Council response and public interest: Council members asked for updates; no formal council action was taken. A resident who asked earlier for an update on “the tower situation” was told staff and the law director were communicating with the receiver and would report back when more information is available.
Next steps: Burts said she expected to hear from the receiver this week about the receiver’s plan and that the city will continue monitoring foreclosure court proceedings and the receiver’s work.
