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Rising Above Price Gouging: How One AAOA Member Brings Hope to Displaced Families Amid L.A. Fires

American Apartment Owners Association

California Attorney General Rob Bonta urged residents to report suspected price gouging. If you witness or experience price gouging, report it through the California Attorney Generals website. While the listing was later removed, the spike in rental costs reflects a troubling phenomenon: post-disaster price gouging.

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

Rental Housing Journal

Attorney General Brian L. to inflate rents at more than 50,000 apartment units across the district, according to a release. to inflate rents at more than 50,000 apartment units across the district, according to a release. WASHINGTON, D.C.: Schwalb said William C. Smith & Co., Smith owns more than 9,000 of these units.

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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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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. AAOA recommends you consult with a financial advisor, tax specialist, attorney or other specialist who is able to properly advise you.

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Fair Housing Training: Your Financial Safety Net in a Tight Economy

American Apartment Owners Association

But when a complaint is filedoften months or years down the linethey find themselves facing expensive investigations, attorney fees, staff disruptions, and sometimes public scrutiny. By then, the damage is done. Many still assume that fair housing complaints are rare. The truth tells a different story.

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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

You have the right to your own attorney. Real Estate Attorney A real estate attorney can play various roles in the area of title disputes and real estate transactions in general. The attorney can review the documents and provide basic advice and counsel. The title officer can work with your own attorney.

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Importance Of Power Of Attorney When You Own Rentals

Rental Housing Journal

Whether you own one or multiple rental properties, a power of attorney is a key component in your estate planning portfolio. Stromberg Warren Allen LLP Power of Attorney in General A Power of Attorney takes effect on its execution date, remains in effect if you become incompetent and financially incapable, and expires when you pass away.