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Attorney General Secures $1 Million from Landlord Involved in Rent Price-Fixing Scheme

Rental Housing Journal

Attorney General Brian L. The settlement is the first to result from the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) lawsuit, filed in November 2023. WASHINGTON, D.C.: Schwalb said William C. Smith & Co., to inflate rents at more than 50,000 apartment units across the district, according to a release. “ Rents in D.C.

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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

Condo Control

2023 California Residents can request to receive electronic communications Civil Code 4040 was amended at the beginning of 2023, making it mandatory for associations to deliver documents according to the preferred delivery method specified by the member. The policy must be posted on the POA’s website.

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Justice Department Sues 6 Large Landlords

Rental Housing Journal

Acting Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki of the Justice Departments Antitrust Division said in the release, While Americans across the country struggled to afford housing, the landlords named in the lawsuit shared sensitive information about rental prices and used algorithms to coordinate to keep the price of rent high. billion in 2023.

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6 Property Management Tax Mistakes: Are You Making Them?

Buildium

Legal and Professional Expenses You can deduct fees paid to attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other professionals for any work related to your business. Clean Vehicle Credit: You may qualify for a credit of up to $7,500 if you use a plug-in or fuel cell electric vehicle that you bought in or after 2023.

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Scam Ahead

American Apartment Owners Association

Fundraising new debt was the company’s business,” an attorney representing some investors told a judge, the Seattle Times reported. billion in 2023, 38 percent more than the year before, according to the FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report. Real estate development was an incidental activity.”

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New Florida Housing Bills

Florida Property Management

APPROPRIATION: $711,000,000 Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act and except for this section, which shall take effect upon becoming a law, this act shall take effect July 1, 2023 Last Action: 3/30/2023 - Chapter No.

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Small Law, Big Tech: AI’s Role In Revolutionizing The Legal Industry

Forbes Business Council

These capabilities are allowing attorneys to work smarter and faster, saving significant time and reducing dependency on localized knowledge. Dorna Moini, CEO of Gavel, forecasts that by the end of 2025, up to 90% of legal services will be provided through online platforms, driven by consumer demand and attorney adoption of technology.