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Washington Attorney General Says RealPage ‘Cheating Renters’

Rental Housing Journal

The Washington Attorney General has filed a new lawsuit against RealPage and nine local landlords claiming they conspired to harm tenants and violated the Consumer Protection Act, according to a release. RealPages unfair practices are cheating renters and pricing families out of stable housing, said Attorney General Nick Brown in the release.

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5 HOA Terms Every Board Member Needs to Know

Mem Property Management

Always check with an attorney for your state’s specific laws when implementing Rules. In light of the natural disasters in 2017, including multiple hurricanes on the east coast and wind and hail damage in the midwest, you’ll want to make sure you understand your community’s insurance policy.

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Landlord Ordered to Pay $80,000 Over Threat to Call ICE On Tenants

Rental Housing Journal

According to the lawsuit, the tenant family rented a basement apartment from Contreras and his wife beginning in 2017. Schneider ordered landlord Contreras to pay more than $80,000 in damages as well as attorneys fees and costs for violating the ITPA. California passed an immigrant tenant law in 2017.

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Options For Deferring Taxes Without Buying Another Rental Property

Rental Housing Journal

By Richard Gann, JD Managing Partner, 1031 Capital Solutions Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) Funds A Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) Fund is an investment vehicle created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in economically distressed communities. Due diligence is critical to making informed decisions.