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The Consumer Review Fairness Act and Its Marketplace Impact

Rental Housing Journal

Recent reporting shows issues with lease clauses banning tenants from leaving negative reviews, sometimes called non-disparagement clauses in leases, so see what the consumer review fairness act says about this. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general have the authority to enforce the CRFA. By Denise Holliday, Esq.

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Alabama HOA Laws: A Guide to Homeowners’ Rights and HOA Powers

HOA Managememt

Alabama Homeowners Association Act (2015) Effective January 1, 2016, Alabamas Homeowners Association Act governs homeowners associations created after that date. Some of the main points from this law include: Requires HOAs formed after 2016 to be incorporated as nonprofit corporations. In cases involving tenants (e.g.,

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New Laws for LA Landlords

Real Property Management Choice

Backyard Plants According to AB2561, landlords are required to permit a tenant to do “personal agriculture” in their outdoor backyard using portable containers you have approved. Tenants are only allowed to do ground level planting for fruits and vegetables and strictly NO marijuana is allowed for personal use.

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HUD Bans Using Arrest Records

Real Property Management DC Metro

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on April 4th, 2016 that is going to require all single-family and multifamily rental professionals to revisit their policies. Consider contacting your tenant screening provider to ask about their ability to restrict records that cannot be used in the decision.