Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Campbell’s office claims that EasyKnock “engaged in an unfair and deceptive equity-skimming scheme that involved purchasing the homes of cash-strapped consumers at bargain-basement prices and then renting them back to the consumers, at times for unfair rents,” in violation of the state’s consumer protection law.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2021

Rentals listed on Zillow will now show whether or not they lie in a jurisdiction with local laws protecting renters from discrimination based on the use of Housing Choice Vouchers. The app also lists any local laws protecting renters who use veteran’s benefits or Social Security insurance payments to pay their rent.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law that bars “housing discrimination, including discrimination through public or private land use practices, decisions, or authorizations, based on specified personal characteristics, including source of income.” In 2019, California Gov. ”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2024

Tenant protections are a key priority within HouseATL’s 2023 Strategic Recommendations. As detailed in HouseATL’s recent Saporta Report article , Georgia has a dire shortage of safe, decent, affordable housing and very weak tenant protection laws. The bill has reached the Senate Rules Committee.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

TransUnion “failed to take steps to ensure the rental background checks that landlords use to decide who gets housing were accurate,” and “withheld, from renters, the names of third parties that were providing the inaccurate information,” the agencies said in a joint statement, leading to an initial $15 million settlement.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

population — or over 44 million households — live in rental housing, but there are no comprehensive federal laws to protect renters. The rent is too … high, and landlords, many who receive federal financing and subsidies, made record-setting profits in the past two years. According to the White House, roughly 35% of the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lambropoulos is a distinguished litigator with extensive expertise in commercial and residential foreclosure practice, title litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, real estate transactions, sale and asset purchase transactions, condominium and homeowner’s association issues, and bankruptcy practice. “I

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

Biden’s new plan would cap annual rent hikes at 5% for two years for landlords who manage 50 or more rental units, which the administration said would cover 20 million units, or roughly half of all rental units in the country. Landlords who break the cap would be denied federal tax benefits. Government watchdog Accountable.US

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

California’s SB 1157 has made a significant impact on the lives of tenants in subsidized housing developments. This groundbreaking state-specific law mandates that landlords who own or operate such properties offer their tenants the option to have their rental payments reported to credit bureaus.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 12, 2024

Late last year, the company also ran afoul of regulators in Massachusetts, with the state attorney general’s office alleging that EasyKnock violated consumer protection laws and landlord-tenant laws.

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BiggerPockets

MAY 5, 2023

Landlord-tenant laws can be complicated and have a lot of grey areas. This article lists out 10 critical laws you must know before renting out property.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

Campbell’s office claimed that EasyKnock “engaged in an unfair and deceptive equity-skimming scheme that involved purchasing the homes of cash-strapped consumers at bargain-basement prices and then renting them back to the consumers, at times for unfair rents,” in violation of the state’s consumer protection law.

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Mashvisor

JUNE 25, 2024

Florida landlord-tenant laws are put in place to protect the rights of both tenants and landlords in the state. Read on if you’re investing in FL. In this blog, we…

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

Reform zoning laws. Here again, the decentralized network of municipal law has handicapped the industry’s ability to respond to the pressing need for more affordable housing. We have seen lenders and borrowers, landlords and tenants, and trade associations and regulators working together to preserve the market ecosystem.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 3, 2024

Disrespectful landlords, fear of eviction and discrimination, maintenance woes—these are just a few problems American renters report, according to a survey by LendingTree. The majority of renters, 58%, say they have had at least one landlord they did not like. Click here to see LendingTree’s full survey on landlord satisfaction.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision Michael Barr said that the CRA rules were put in place in 1977 as part of a series of laws written in a way that permits bank agencies to meet periodically to revise them, as happened in 1995.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 3, 2024

If you are a new investor with limited capital, having the misfortune of renting to a bad tenant in a tenant-friendly state can cripple you financially and put you off […]

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 24, 2022

There are a number of federal laws that help to protect tenants' rights, and it can sometimes seem that tenants have more rights than landlords.

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Mashvisor

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Being a landlord is a considerable responsibility, and on the whole, most of your tenants will be law-abiding and considerate ones. However, very occasionally, you may find yourself with a…

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 7, 2021

However, not every prospective tenant fits the type of tenant the landlord is looking for, such as business standing, financial situation, etc. Lessees don’t always realize that some office space lease terms are negotiable; landlords and lease brokers often want to keep it that way. Understand terminology.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2023

Here are some common scenarios to watch for as a landlord or a real estate investor. A signed lease is a binding legal agreement that can’t be broken — except in the few exceptions when it can.

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 4, 2021

Tenants may come to you and tell you they have an emotional support animal. Here's what emotional support animal laws say you can and can't enforce when it comes to your pet policy. It could be as normal as a dog—or as strange as a peacock.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 15, 2022

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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BiggerPockets

APRIL 30, 2023

Got a high credit score? Your mortgage could get more expensive. And no, this episode isn’t releasing on Opposite Day. New mortgage rules are incentivizing those with poor credit while […]

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 5, 2022

you are a landlord, it is crucial to follow state laws regarding a tenant’s rights—and the “implied warranty of quiet enjoyment.” Unfortunately, from a landlord’s perspective, it usually means the tenant has more rights to the property than the owner.

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BiggerPockets

JULY 29, 2024

Perhaps you’re stranded in a pricey market or an area with unfavorable landlord-tenant laws. Should you move to invest in real estate? Depending on your career, you could earn a […]

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BiggerPockets

DECEMBER 28, 2021

What can you do about “unexpected tenants” taking over your property? Or are there other ways to effectively get rid of squatters from your property that won’t violate state laws? Can you turn off utilities and change the locks to get rid of them?

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For landlords, IoT can simplify tenant experiences, allowing for remote access or utility management. Investing in secure platforms for digital forms, Cloud storage, and client communications ensures compliance with data protection laws and builds trust with clients.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 28, 2021

For tenants, mixed-use space is commonly referred to as a live-work space. Diversity of tenants. Typically, a property owner who rents a standalone retail store or building risks a substantial decrease in revenue should they lose a tenant. What will attract and keep tenants in your mixed-use real estate development?

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The Robert Weiler Company

JULY 4, 2022

They want to learn about the latest technology, laws, and regulations. Also detailed in the book are effective strategies to find responsible tenants, determine rental rates, create a solid lease agreement, move your tenants in, and collect rent. Author: David Enterprises.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Landlords typically provide their own leases to prospective tenants of their commercial real estate for lease. Fully understand all terms, costs, clauses, and responsibilities of the tenant and landlord regarding the commercial real estate for lease. A prospective tenant can negotiate almost all commercial lease terms.

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BiggerPockets

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Renting properties to tenants is a great way to earn passive income, but you must follow many laws and rules, including collecting security deposits. Before you begin renting to tenants, it’s important to understand the answer to what is a security deposit and all the factors that go into it.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 9, 2022

When executing commercial property for lease in Columbus, Ohio, landlords and tenants each have different perspectives and interests. Before you lease commercial property, as a landlord, consider the following preparations and information that should be factored into any commercial space for lease.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In addition to the prospect of skyrocketing property values, buying commercial property for sale gives you control of the property and allows you to dictate usage, rental agreements, and types of tenants. . Lacking full awareness of existing tenant lease provisions. Try to speak directly with the tenants, too.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

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.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In fact, owning several provides a living for many a landlord. Therein lies the challenge: finding and keeping dependable, long-term tenants for a single-family house. In the context of single-family residences, hiring someone to manage the house might strike a landlord as extravagant.

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