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California Bill Would Block Landlords from Banning Pets

California Bill Would Block Landlords from Banning Pets In Rentals

The bill, AB 2216, would prohibit banning pets in rentals and allow landlords to ask about pet ownership only after a tenant's application has been approved, according to reports. According to its author, Democratic Assembly...
The FTC says landlords and property managers can’t collude on rental pricing because rent pricing fixing by algorithm is still price fixing

Rent Price Fixing by Algorithm is Still Price Fixing

FTC: ‘Landlords and property managers can’t collude on rental pricing’ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice have filed a joint legal brief saying price fixing by algorithm is still price...
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. and nine major residential apartment landlords operating in Arizona for price-fixing and conspiring to illegally raise rents for hundreds of thousands of Arizona renters in the Phoenix and Tucson metro area

Arizona Sues RealPage and Landlords For Price-Fixing

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. and nine major residential apartment landlords operating in Arizona for price-fixing and conspiring to illegally raise rents for hundreds of thousands of...
Proper protection of your rental property starts with the crime-free addendum you should have in each lease.

Property Protection Starts With The Crime-Free Lease Addendum

Proper protection of your rental property starts with the crime-free addendum you should have in each lease. By Denny Dobbins It’s 1:00 am and the phone rings; you recognize the number as your old neighbor Rob,...
The Oregon Supreme Court has reduced a $20 million jury award against a landlord, calling it a “grossly unfair” amount of money,

Oregon Supreme Court Reduces Jury Award Against Landlord

The Oregon Supreme Court has reduced a $20 million jury award against a landlord, calling it a “grossly unfair” amount of money, according to reports. According to the lawsuit, a tenant, Robert Trebelhorn, hurt his...
Two landlords have been ordered to pay $500,000 in damages in a sexual harassment lawsuit settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice

Landlords Ordered To Pay $500,000 In Damages in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has secured an agreement for landlords to pay $500,000 in damages in a sexual harassment lawsuit involving the sexual harassment of female tenants over a period of 20 years. The...
How Do I Prove A Tenant Is Smoking Marijuana In Violation of Lease?

How Do I Prove A Tenant Is Smoking Marijuana In Violation of Lease?

This week the question is about how to prove a tenant is smoking marijuana in violation of lease and what action to take. Ask Attorney Brad: Hello, I have a tenant who smokes marijuana, and the...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new warning to consumer reporting companies about inaccurate tenant background check reports

New Warnings on Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new warning to consumer reporting companies to address inaccurate tenant background check reports as well as sloppy credit-filing sharing practices, according to a release. Background checks...
New laws in the landlord tenant space in Oregon for 2024 involve child care in rentals and notices and return of money and security deposits.

New Year, New Laws, 2024 Oregon Edition

New laws in the landlord tenant space in Oregon for 2024 involve child care in rentals and notices and return of money and security deposits. By Bradley S. Kraus Attorney at Law Warren Allen, LLP As we approach...
No guns in my apartments can a landlord say that?

No Guns In My Apartments: Can A Landlord Say That And Put It In...

“No guns in my apartments” is again a point of discussion as the country struggles with gun violence in schools and other public places. How are landlords to decide whether to prohibit or allow...