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HUD plans to restore 2013 version of discrimination rule

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development published a proposal to the Federal Register on Friday that would rescind the department’s 2020 disparate impact rule and restore the 2013 discriminatory effects rule. ” Prior to the effective date of the 2020 rule, the U.S. The use of disparate impact was challenged all the way up to the U.S.

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HUD withdraws appeal in fair housing case

Housing Wire

Under HUD’s previous rule, lenders, landlords and other housing providers could be held liable for discrimination against protected classes even if it was not their intent to discriminate. By 2017, the Trump administration, via the Department of the Treasury , called on HUD to reconsider how it used the disparate impact rule.

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Celebrate Central Ohio Real Estate During Fair Housing Month [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

In addition to the above-protected classes, the Ohio Fair Housing Law (Ohio Revised Code Section 4112) includes legal protection based on ancestry and military status. Department of Housing and Urban Development): Call: 1-800-669-9777 (Toll-Free). What counts as discrimination in regards to the classes listed above?

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What You Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act

Zillow

If you've searched for a new place to live recently, you've likely seen the Equal Housing Opportunity logo (an equal sign inside a house) on a landlord's, real estate agent's or lender's paperwork. A landlord tries to avoid renting to someone by saying the unit advertised has been rented when it hasn't.

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Renters Beware: These Hidden Costs May Be in Your Lease

Zillow

According to the Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report 2017 , renters account for 37 percent of all households in America - or just over 43.7 This jump in the number of renters has put pressure on both tenants and landlords. Tenants are scrambling to find the right place, while landlords are trying to find the right price.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

How the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects You and Your Commercial Real Estate. You can choose to act as the landlord, handling the typical day-to-day responsibilities; or you can consider hiring a commercial property manager who will administrate those aspects for you. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, also known as Public Law No.

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Ohio Land for Sale: Is the Market Still Ripe for Growth in 2022?

The Robert Weiler Company

Our land brokers anticipate steady demand from land buyers, other CRE investors, land developers, and tenants in Ohio, Central Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. More housing developments are needed, leaving the door open for developers and investors to fill the gap. New development projects also remain strong.