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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. The settlement is the first to result from the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) lawsuit, filed in November 2023. As the District’s independent attorney general, I will always fight for fair market conditions to protect District residents and ensure a level playing field for law-abiding businesses.”

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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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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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How a condo/HOA attorney might navigate new Florida laws

Condo Control

Find out how an attorney might approach some of the new Florida laws Many owners were excited, or at least optimistic about the possibility of having more freedom and transparency in their neighborhoods. You should always consult with an attorney for advice about specific situations. And its not just HOAs.

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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.

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Everything You Know About Money is Wrong: Insights from Real Estate Attorney Mauricio Rauld

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The Big Picture on Insights from Real Estate Attorney Mauricio Rauld: Prioritizing investment over excessive spending can accelerate wealth building, as seen in Jim Rohns 90% investment strategy and Grant Cardones 50/50 rule. If you click on an affiliate link, the affiliate may compensate our website at no cost to you.