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Cozen O'Connor

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (7/21)

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After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table. - “Gov. JB Pritzker wasted no time in calling on state legislators to do something about rising insurance rates...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Massachusetts Regulation Prohibits Sellers from Accepting Offers with Preemptive Inspection Waivers

Effective October 15, 2025, Massachusetts has adopted new home inspection regulations under 760 CMR 74.00 that prohibit sellers from accepting residential real estate offers containing preemptive inspection waivers, or...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

When The CSPA Doesn’t Apply: Orion v. Kaeka and Ohio’s Construction Service Exemption

In a recent Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals decision, homeowners who experienced significant property damage from both a fallen tree and inadequate contractor work were left without the protection of Ohio’s Consumer...more

Snell & Wilmer

New Financial Relief for Displaced LA Households: LA County Household Relief Grant and Governor Newsom’s $125 Million Mortgage...

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Households impacted by the Los Angeles fires may be eligible for two new financial relief programs announced by Los Angeles County and the state of California this month. On February 14, 2025, the Los Angeles County...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Montgomery County’s Bold New Steps for More Affordable Housing

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Montgomery County is taking decisive action to expand affordable housing options and support the County’s residents with the More Housing N.O.W. (New Options for Worker) legislation package....more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Contractors Must Provide Pre-Notice Disclosure Before Recording a Lien

Liens provide a means of recourse for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who have not been paid. In Washington, there are specific disclosure requirements that must be met before a licensed and registered contractor...more

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Louisiana’s Planned Community Act Provides Clarity and Modern Legal Framework for Real Estate Development

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From basic building restrictions to complex planned communities, Louisiana’s legal framework has struggled to keep pace with evolving market demands and homeowner expectations. Courts have wrestled with these evolving market...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Consumer Crossroads

New Law May Require Texas Homeowners to Renew Homestead Exemptions

Texas property taxes and the general residential homestead exemptions have been all over the news this past year due to the passing of Proposition 4 in November 2023. This law increased the annual Texas homestead tax...more

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New York Governor Hochul Signs Anti-Deed Theft Bill into Law: What Mortgage Lenders and Servicers Need to Know

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed off on anti-deed theft legislation, as outlined in Senate bill 2023-S.6577 with companion Assembly bill 2023-A.6656.[1] The Governor signed the new legislation on November 14,...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: Councilmember Gym Resigns Ahead of Mayoral Run; Four New Members Sworn In to City Council

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Councilmember Gym Resigns Ahead of Mayoral Run; Four New Members Sworn In to City Council- For a brief window of time, Philadelphia City Council returned to its normal 17-member roster as Quetcy Lozada, Anthony Phillips,...more

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Broad Street Brief: Interruptions and Delays in City Services Due to Extensive Position Vacancies

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Interruptions and Delays in City Services Due to Extensive Position Vacancies- Approximately one in seven municipal jobs in Philadelphia are currently vacant — from librarians and social workers to police and corrections...more

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Court Of Appeals Clarifies That Expert Testimony Required in Nearly All Faulty Construction Cases

In a recent decision touching on many interesting issues, North Carolina’s Court of Appeals effectively determined that, in all but the most obvious cases, expert testimony is required to establish a failure to perform...more

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Florida Senate Bill 76 Signed Into Law

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On April 30, 2021, the Florida legislature passed SB 76, which includes important provisions that will impact Florida property insurance claims handling and litigation. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law on June...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Residential Evictions: What Homeowners Need To Know - May 2021

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REMOVALS- Can I be removed from my home as a result of a foreclosure proceeding during the COVID-19 emergency? No. On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy issued Executive Order 106, which suspended...more

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Fintech Week in Review - February 2021 #2

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California DFPI Enters MOUs with Multiple Earned Wage Access Companies- California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has continued to expand its jurisdiction over financial service providers under...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California Legislature Extends Residential Eviction Moratorium and Implements Rental Assistance Program for Landlords and Tenants

Effective February 1, 2021, the California Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill (“SB”) 91 – Eviction Protection and Relief Act in further response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In essence, SB 91...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Residential Evictions: What Homeowners Need To Know - UPDATED January 2020

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REMOVALS- Can I be removed from my home as a result of a foreclosure proceeding during the COVID-19 emergency? No. On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy issued Executive Order 106, which suspended...more

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Oregon Housing and Community Landlord Compensation Fund

In an emergency session, the Oregon Legislature created a $150 million Landlord Compensation Fund (the “Fund”) (House Bill 4401). The goal of the Fund is to compensate residential landlords for up to 80% of past-due rent for...more

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New York State Adopts COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act

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The New York State Legislature has adopted legislation (S.9114 / A.11181) which extends the moratorium on residential evictions to more than one year from the initial Executive Order 202.8 in March of 2020, through May 1,...more

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Coastal Commission Order to Homeowners to Remove Seawall and Pay $1 Million Fine Upheld

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The Court of Appeal upheld a Coastal Commission cease-and-desist order requiring demolition of a seawall and payment of a $1 million penalty by homeowners who performed major reconstruction on their coastal home without...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Residential Eviction Protections and California Consumer Financial Protections Pass Muster During 2020 Legislative Session

During the eleventh hour of the 2020 legislative session, the California Legislature approved 2 significant bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the potential to have far-reaching ramifications for mortgage...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Recent Tennessee Construction Cases Regarding Effects of Unlicensed Contracting and "Time is of the Essence" Clauses in Contracts

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While neither of the recent cases discussed below establishes new law, they serve as good reminders of principles and requirements that can be important to participants in construction projects in Tennessee. The first case,...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Residential Evictions: What Homeowners Need to Know

This document is for informational purposes only, is not intended as legal advice, and does not substitute for consulting with a lawyer about specific facts and circumstances. This document does not constitute a solicitation,...more

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Florida Zoning Appeals Law: Miami Beach “Ban” on Short-Term Rentals Ruled Illegal

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In recent years, online platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway have made it easier for property owners to enter into the short-term rental market, which allows property owners to generate supplemental income and defray the cost...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance has record-breaking year for PACE financing

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Bricker & Eckler LLP congratulates Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) on a record-breaking year in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing transactions. In 2019, GCEA has closed 24 PACE loans valued at nearly...more

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