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CFPB, DOJ warn AI advances are not an excuse to break laws

Housing Wire

In a joint statement , the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ, CFPB, FTC, and EEOC outlined a commitment to enforcement of existing laws and regulations despite a lack of regulatory oversight currently in place regarding emerging AI technologies. Private and public entities use these [emerging A.I.]

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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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EasyKnock faces consumer lawsuits and actions from state regulators

Housing Wire

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. The platform closed a $3.5

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Federal agency members voice support for new CRA rules 

Housing Wire

representatives at federal agencies reinforced their support for the new rules that would modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a few days after a federal judge in Texas granted a preliminary injunction to banking associations that seek to halt its implementation. This week in Washington, D.C.,

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Why Industrial Space for Rent Is the Hottest CRE Sector in 2021

The Robert Weiler Company

With the emergence of factories, production efficiency, and mass manufacturing, industrial space for rent became the backbone that supports today’s modern cities. Amazon is the iconic frontrunner when it comes to the future of modern distribution and smart warehouses. They include showrooms, laboratories, and office space.

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7 Best Books for Rental Property Managers [in 2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

They want to learn about the latest technology, laws, and regulations. Some of the tips you’ll find include marketing for available rental spaces, increasing curb appeal, and updating the apartment building and rental space for lease to include modern features and amenities sought by today’s renters.

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Tell-Tale Signs You Should Hire a Specialist in Real Property Management – Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

You want your tenants to be well-serviced but don’t have the availability. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your tenants will be attended to by a full-service team, and you’ll get to make the most of your investment without the inundations of micromanagement. Selecting the right tenants.