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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. 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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Rapidly Rising Rents Squeeze Millions in the Middle Class

American Apartment Owners Association

When he moved from Memphis to Nashville for a job in 2016, rentals in even the nicest areas were still in reach. Despite earning a middle-class income as an audiovisual technician in Tennessee and consistently landing promotions, the 35-year-old still needs roommates to afford rent. Median rents have gone up 23.4%

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New Laws for LA Landlords

Real Property Management Choice

This law applies to any lease executed, renewed or extended on or after 1st July 2015. Terminating Lease Agreement According to senate bill No.612, 10, the minimum wage increased to $9/hour as of 1st July 2014; and will be increased to $10/hour on 1st January 2016. Wage Increase According to assembly bill No.10,