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...
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...
Landlord Ordered to Pay $80,000 Over Threat to Call ICE On Tenants
An Illinois court has ordered a landlord to pay more than $80,000 for threatening to call immigration authorities (ICE) on a tenant couple who rented an apartment from him in 2020, according to reports.
The...
How Can I Deal With Unauthorized Guests?
Ask the attorney is a feature with attorney Bradley S. Kraus with Warren Allen LLP and this week the question is about tenants with unauthorized guests.
Dear Attorney Brad:
I have a tenant who is the...
Tenants Sue Portland Apartments Over Heating Issues
A group of tenants has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit against a Portland apartment complex over heating issues, according to reports.
The complaint alleges the landlords breached their duty to remedy maintenance issues and are...