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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

Housing Wire

population — or over 44 million households — live in rental housing, but there are no comprehensive federal laws to protect renters. There is much more the president can do to provide material relief to tenants, and we’re counting on this administration to continue working with our campaign to make it happen.”

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Consumer advocate says policy changes are needed to help FHA buyers compete

Housing Wire

These anti-discrimination statutes make it illegal to refuse to rent, sell or lease housing because of a lawful source of income being provided. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), state attorneys general and fair housing organizations to start applying this legal framework to homebuyers FHA loans accounted for 15.6%

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52 Tips to Negotiate an Office Space for Lease in Columbus, Ohio [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

However, not every prospective tenant fits the type of tenant the landlord is looking for, such as business standing, financial situation, etc. Prior to executing an office space lease agreement, the landlord may put the prospective tenant through a financial verification process. Compliance with Laws. Condemnation.

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

This bottleneck has led to significant housing shortages, and left tenants and renters facing ludicrously high housing costs. Without effective and properly enforced regulations — including peer-reviewed engineering and licensed inspections — we risk catastrophes like the Champlain Towers collapse.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Covers reciprocal application process, relevant laws & regulations Base Non-Credit NH Reciprocity: For anyone licensed in MA seeking NH reciprocity eligibility. Covers licensing laws & the reciprocal licensing process. Mon – Sun course access.

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How To Find & Lease Commercial Space for Rent in 2022 [Full Guide]

The Robert Weiler Company

Rent relates to a short-term agreement between the owner of the commercial property and the renter (or tenant – basically, the individual that pays a fee to use property owned by the other party). A commercial lease is a legally binding contract that details the relationship between a tenant and a landlord. Compliance with Laws.

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Top 5 Property Management Mistakes

McKissock

Mistake #1: Not screening tenants. Though the risks are high, it is not uncommon for landlords to bypass screening new tenants. Unfortunately, there are tenants that know how to exploit this trust, and will inevitably cause you months of grief. Mistake #2: Failing to do a routine inspection of your property.