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Building a fairer financial future with rent payment reporting

Housing Wire

California’s SB 1157 has made a significant impact on the lives of tenants in subsidized housing developments. This groundbreaking state-specific law mandates that landlords who own or operate such properties offer their tenants the option to have their rental payments reported to credit bureaus.

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Zillow to list housing discrimination protections

Housing Wire

Rentals listed on Zillow will now show whether or not they lie in a jurisdiction with local laws protecting renters from discrimination based on the use of Housing Choice Vouchers. The app also lists any local laws protecting renters who use veteran’s benefits or Social Security insurance payments to pay their rent.

Landlords 457
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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

Housing Wire

population — or over 44 million households — live in rental housing, but there are no comprehensive federal laws to protect renters. The rent is too … high, and landlords, many who receive federal financing and subsidies, made record-setting profits in the past two years. According to the White House, roughly 35% of the U.S.

Tenants 404
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Don’t let COVID crisis mask affordable housing opportunity

Housing Wire

Other countries, including England, have developed digital national systems for processing and recording mortgage and property transactions. Reform zoning laws. Here again, the decentralized network of municipal law has handicapped the industry’s ability to respond to the pressing need for more affordable housing.

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Maximizing Your Rental Income (Part 3 - Characteristics of a Solid Tenant)

Eppraisal

Potential tenants are flocking to new rental listings and are fighting for the opportunity to be approved. This is a prime opportunity for landlords to find solid tenants for their rental properties. There are some key characteristics to look for in a well-qualified tenant. The U.S.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Covers reciprocal application process, relevant laws & regulations Base Non-Credit NH Reciprocity: For anyone licensed in MA seeking NH reciprocity eligibility. Covers licensing laws & the reciprocal licensing process. Mon – Sun course access.

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Renters Beware: These Hidden Costs May Be in Your Lease

Zillow

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. Renters sometimes forget their landlord is running a business too - until they sign a new or renewed lease, that is. Power play.