Deed of Trust Provisions Allowing Lenders/Servicers to Enter, Maintain, and Secure Encumbered Properties May be Unenforceable Under Washington Statute On July 7, 2016, the Supreme Court of the State of Washington issued its opinion in Jordan v. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC , which, prior to foreclosure, may prevent servicers from securing property after a default or, at least, require heightened inquiry and investigation to ensure that the property has been abandoned or that notice of the anticipated entry has been provided to the borrower.
