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§ 129 — SECTION 129 No deposit agreement shall be valid or binding which does not set forth the following provisions for the protection of the bondholders: (...

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What is NY RPL § 129?

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This section outlines the necessary provisions for the validity of deposit agreements concerning bondholders. It mandates court approval for fees, amendments, and the sale of mortgage investments, ensuring protection for bondholders. Applies to entities involved in deposit agreements related to bondholder investments.

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§ 129 SECTION 129 No deposit agreement shall be valid or binding which does not set forth the following provisions for the protection of the bondholders: (...

RPL § 129

(b)That the deposit agreement may not be amended without the approval of the court.

(c)That the mortgage investments deposited thereunder may not be sold, pledged or otherwise disposed of without the unanimous consent of the depositing bondholders or, in lieu thereof, the approval of the court.

(d)No deposit agreement shall be valid or binding or confer any rights whatever upon any member of a committee, assignee or other person to whom the agreement was given, who has any financial interest directly or indirectly in the depositary named or to be named by such committee, assignee or other person, and no person shall act for a bondholder or a deposit agreement who has such an interest.

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