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Landlords and ICE: 4 things landlords to do to protect property and tenants when Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrives at your property

Landlords: What To Do When ICE Arrives At Your Rental

Here are 4 things landlords should consider when ICE (Immigration and Customers Enforcement) comes to your rental property from an Arizona landlord-tenant attorney. By Denise Holliday What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE...
A federal court has ruled that landlords have a right to pursue compensation claims for losses suffered during the covid eviction moratorium

Court Says Landlords Due Compensation For Covid Eviction Ban

A federal court has ruled that landlords are due compensation and have a right to pursue compensation claims for losses suffered during the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eviction ban moratorium during...
Attorney General Secures $1 Million from Landlord Involved in Rent Price-Fixing Scheme

Attorney General Secures $1 Million from Landlord Involved in Rent Price-Fixing Scheme

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb said William C. Smith & Co., Inc. (W.C. Smith) has agreed to pay over $1 million and reform its business practices to resolve allegations that it conspired...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed H.B.25-1207, a pet-inclusive housing bill removing barriers to housing for pet owners

Colorado Gov Signs Critical Pet-Inclusive Housing Bill into Law

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed H.B.25-1207, a pet-inclusive housing bill removing barriers to housing for pet owners, according to a release. The pet-inclusive housing bill will end insurance-based breed discrimination, expand pet-friendly affordable housing, and support housing stability...
Whether you own one or multiple rental properties, a power of attorney is a key component in your estate planning portfolio.

Importance Of Power Of Attorney When You Own Rentals

Whether you own one or multiple rental properties, a power of attorney is a key component in your estate planning portfolio. By John J. Stromberg Warren Allen LLP Power of Attorney in General A Power of Attorney takes...
A rent control bill limiting rent increases across Washington State has passed the Senate and House but with different amounts and conditions

Rent Control Passes in Washington Goes To Governor

A rent-control bill limiting rent increases throughout Washington State has now passed both the Senate and House and goes to the governor for signature, according to reports. The final version was a compromise after moderate...
Estate planning for rental property owners involves a multitude of estate planning options available to rental property owners.

Estate Planning for Rental Housing Owners

Estate planning for rental property owners involves a multitude of estate planning options available to rental property owners. By John J. Stromberg Warren Allen LLP Most rental housing owners understand the general purpose of a will and...
Washington Attorney General Says RealPage ‘Cheating Renters’

Washington Attorney General Says RealPage ‘Cheating Renters’

The Washington Attorney General has filed a new lawsuit against RealPage and nine local landlords claiming they “conspired to harm tenants” and violated the Consumer Protection Act, according to a release. The new lawsuit was...
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renter’s immigration status.

Oregon Senate Passes Bill To Ban Landlords Asking About Immigration Status

The Oregon Senate has passed a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renter’s immigration status, according to the Oregon Capital Chronicle. Calling it a “moral imperative,” the Oregon Senate...
AI tools and the possibility of fair-housing violations in communication and payments with tenants and how to navigate the risks

A Caution on AI: The Possibility of Fair-Housing Violations in Communication and Payments

AI tools and the possibility of fair-housing violations in communication and payments with tenants and how to navigate the risks. By The Fair Housing Institute Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff...