Pennsylvania § 3322 - Acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3322 — Acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3322. Acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure.
The personal representative may take for the estate from the owner of property encumbered by a mortgage owned by the estate, a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in which event the real estate shall be considered personalty to the same extent as though title were acquired by foreclosure at sheriff's sale. Any deed or deeds heretofore so accepted are hereby made valid in accordance with the provisions hereof.
Cross References. Section 3322 is referred to in sections 5144, 5521 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3322 cover?
Section 3322 ("Acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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