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Landlords: Proceed With Caution in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires

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State and local governments enacted new protections for residential tenants in the wake of the firestorms that razed large parts of Southern California. These protections are intended to help tenants navigate the challenges...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Regaining Possession of Real Property – Unlawful Detainer or Ejectment?

One of the greatest hurdles faced by landlords and property owners is regaining possession of real property in a timely manner. Unlawful Detainer (also referred to as an eviction) and Ejectment are actions are used by...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Landlord: Look Out and Take Notice

Lawyers love obscure rules about giving three-day notices—the kind that California landlords hate. The decision in City of Alameda v. Sheehan, published September 13, 2024, teaches that there is a wrong way to issue a notice...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Court approves FTC agreement with Invitation Homes; company to pay $48 million, address “junk fee” practices, stop certain other...

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Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest landlord of single-family homes, has agreed to pay $48 million and to stop a significant number of its rental practices, including misleading renters about lease costs and charging...more

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Good Cause Eviction Law and What Coops and Condos Need to Know

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Commencing on August 18, 2024, all owners of residential properties in the State of New York must add a new notice to their residential leases. This includes cooperatives (coops) and condominiums (condos). On January 17,...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

New York State Passes Good Cause Eviction Law, Redefining the Meaning of Free Market Apartment Rentals

What is the Good Cause Eviction law? On April 20, 2024, New York State enacted new residential tenant protections affecting many market rate apartments under a framework referred to as “Good Cause Eviction.” In general,...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Shifting Dynamics: Changes to Landlord Eviction Rights in Colorado Under HB1098

The recently enacted HB24-1098 in Colorado introduces significant shifts in the dynamics of landlord-tenant relationships, prompting a need for careful understanding of the new regulations and procedures regarding evictions....more

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Longer Leases, Lower Ground Rents and Leasehold Liberation: Residential Reforms in the King’s Speech Explained

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The King’s speech announced a new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill ‘to reform the housing market by making it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and tackling the exploitation of millions of...more

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Eviction Before Your Lease Ends: Know Your Rights as a Tenant in Dubai

Introduction Renting a property is a common arrangement in Dubai, with many residents and businesses leasing real estate for various purposes. However, what happens when you receive an eviction notice before your lease term...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Exploring Oregon HB 2001: Changes to Residential Nonpayment Evictions

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On March 29, 2023, Governor Kotek signed HB 2001 into law. This legislation contained changes to the residential eviction process in nonpayment cases. It is important for landlords and tenants alike to understand these...more

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Extended and Permanent Renter Protections Enacted in Los Angeles: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know

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On Monday, April 3, 2023, the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office issued a notice extending certain residential renter protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic that were slated to end upon the expiration of the LA County Eviction...more

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Three Common Missteps Residential Landlords Make When Evicting Tenants

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Residential landlords know tenant issues are inevitable. When tenants fail to pay rent on time, cause property damage, or violate their lease agreements, the sooner you can get them out of your space, the better. However,...more

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Idaho’s Supreme Court Raises New Questions About the Essential Elements of a Lease

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Idaho’s Supreme Court recently issued a new opinion discussing the requirements to form a valid lease agreement. Unfortunately, the case raises as many questions as it answers....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Biden-Harris Administration Issues White Paper Addressing Tenants’ Rights

On January 25, 2023, the White House Domestic Policy Council and National Economic Council published a Blueprint for a Renter Bill of Rights (the “Renter Bill of Rights”) on behalf of the Biden‑Harris Administration (the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Los Angeles City Council Dramatically Expands Permanent Renter Protections

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A countywide eviction moratorium is also extended until March 31, 2023. The Los Angeles City Council recently passed a package of ordinances aimed at providing residential tenants in Los Angeles (the City) with permanent...more

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The Biden Administration Announces New Actions Related to Rental Affordability

On Jan. 25, 2023, the Biden administration announced new federal actions impacting renters and housing market participants throughout the nation. In connection with this announcement, the Biden administration released its...more

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UK private rented sector: white paper published

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As part of its levelling-up agenda, on 16 June 2022 the government published its long awaited white paper on the reform of the private rented sector. Proposed changes include banning so-called no-fault evictions whilst...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Practicing on the Front Lines of Landlord-Tenant Regulations and Housing Law

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Host Rachel Maimin is joined Kimberly Skadan, Civil Practice Supervising Attorney Trainer at The Legal Aid Society, to discuss current issues in housing law, including whether regulations skew more favorably towards the...more

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UK landmark reforms in the private rented sector

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Residential property reform is high on the government's legislative agenda as announced in this week's Queen's Speech.  Proposed changes to the rental market include banning the so-called no-fault evictions, a commitment to...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

What Colorado Landlords Need to Know in 2022

In late 2021, the Colorado General Assembly passed significant landlord-tenant law reform via HB 21-1121 and SB 21-173. These changes affect the responsibilities that landlords owe to tenants and the steps required for...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Residential Evictions: What Tenants Need to Know - April 2022

LOCKOUTS- Can I be locked out of my home for failing to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic? Maybe. Whether you can qualify for protection from eviction depends on your household income and your completion of a sworn...more

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Residential Evictions: What Tenants Need to Know (Spanish) - March 2022

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IMPEDIMENTO DE ACCESO- ¿Pueden impedirme el acceso a mi domicilio durante la emergencia sanitaria por la COVID-19? Puede suceder. La posibilidad de calificar para la protección contra el desalojo depende de los...more

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Residential Evictions: What Tenants Need to Know - December 2021

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LOCKOUTS- Can I be locked out of my home during the ongoing COVID-19 emergency? Maybe. Whether you can qualify for protection from eviction depends on your household income and your completion of a sworn certification...more

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Residential Evictions: What Tenants Need to Know (Spanish) -December 2021

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IMPEDIMENTO DE ACCESO- ¿Pueden impedirme el acceso a mi domicilio durante la emergencia sanitaria por la COVID-19? Puede suceder. La posibilidad de calificar para la protección contra el desalojo depende de los ingresos...more

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Recent Updates Affecting the Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Industry

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Marijuana and Zoning: Lack of Guidance Creates Unknowns…  On June 22, 2021, Governor Lamont signed Senate Bill 1201 into law. The bill, entitled “An Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use...more

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