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EasyKnock under fire for “deceptive” sale-leaseback practices in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

In addition, her office alleges that EasyKnock violated some of Massachusetts’ landlord-tenant laws. “I Some of these changes include lowering rents for some existing tenants and complying with state landlord-tenant laws. Under the terms of the settlement EasyKnock must comply with all landlord-tenant laws.

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‘Tenant from hell’ haunts a Los Angeles luxury Airbnb

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An Airbnb guest has stayed in a Los Angeles dental surgeon's guest house for over a year without paying rent — and the owner has no legal basis to evict her.

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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , stated in the blueprint that the agencies will consider the establishment of tenant protections to limit “egregious rent increases” for properties purchased with certain types of federal mortgages.

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Crisis management in real estate: 8 tips for handling difficult situations

Housing Wire

Legal disputes. Address other important items, including relevant contact information for support professionals, such as legal counsel, insurance providers and emergency services. Tenants and clients who can access an online platform to get a rapid response are more inclined to stick with you during a crisis. Natural disasters.

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Zillow to list housing discrimination protections

Housing Wire

The update expands Zillow’s Local Legal Protections tool, which was created in 2018 to help LGBT home searchers identify if their rights were protected by local laws in certain jurisdictions. of rental listings in the country are located in areas that offer tenants protection against source of income or voucher discrimination.

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HUD Expands Its Eviction Grant Program

Appraisal Buzz

An additional $20 million has been made available by HUD to 11 non-profits and governmental entities who provide legal assistance to low-income tenants at-risk of or subject to eviction. The post HUD Expands Its Eviction Grant Program appeared first on DSNews.

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Eviction filings are up more than 50% in some cities compared to pre-pandemic levels

Housing Wire

Nationwide, 200 measures have passed since January 2021, including legal representation for tenants, sealing eviction records and mediation to resolve cases before they reach court, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. However, several pandemic housing relief measures have been made permanent.

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