The Consumer Review Fairness Act and Its Marketplace Impact
Recent reporting shows issues with lease clauses banning tenants from leaving negative reviews, sometimes called non-disparagement clauses in leases, so see what the consumer review fairness act says about this.
By Denise Holliday, Esq.
Hull, Holliday...
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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 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’
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 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...