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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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Affordable and public housing glossary of terms

MRI Software

Housing Information Portal (HIP):The HIP system is designed to reduce administrative burden on housing authorities in the collection of HUD-50058 tenant data, public housing building and unit inventory data, and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) information. Housing Act of 1937. million low-income households.

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ADDA Community Connect – January Edition

ADDA

Since 2016, this award has honoured communities where residents came together to implement initiatives inside their community or outside their gates – from waste management to water conservation and beyond. ADDA was awarded as Best Tenant Engagement Solution amongst hundreds of nominations. ADDA wins Gold! Read more here!

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Flock's Lucky 13

Nest DC

We're so thankful to our clients, tenants, vendors, and community partners for working with us as we take steps to build the more just & equitable future that we want to be a part of, leading with empathy every step of the way.

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Inglewood Enacts an Emergency Rent Control Measure

Real Property Management California Coast

As California landlords continue to price out tenants, displacement rates have spiked, causing city officials to begin implementing rent control across the region. percent since 2016, which outpaces the 7 percent increase in nearby areas. They only need to provide sufficient notice to tenants before raising the prices.

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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.