Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Ask the attorney is a feature with attorney Bradley S. Dear Attorney Brad: I have a tenant who is the only one on the lease. Kraus, Portland attorney Brad Kraus is a partner at Warren Allen LLP. Ask Attorney Brad: Tenants Want to Know Why Theres a Dog in No-Pet Building? Brad Bradley S.

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HOA Managememt

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The incoming board should also receive the contact information of the association attorney. If there are any pending legal issues, the old board should disclose them to the new board. This includes any ongoing and potential lawsuits that affect the HOA. Outgoing board members can also share the best practices they have learned.

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Compliance Attorney Insurance Government 130

BiggerPockets

JANUARY 26, 2024

As part of its goal to increase affordable mortgage access for homebuyers in the United States, Fannie Mae announced in December that it would accept attorney-opinion letters (AOLs) in place of title […]

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BiggerPockets

JULY 23, 2023

When you buy an investment property, a good real estate attorney is essential. Here are several reasons you need a mortgage lawyer on your team.

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Buildium

MARCH 31, 2025

Consult with Professionals: Work with a team of professionals, including real estate agents, attorneys, and tax advisors, to ensure all aspects of the exchange are handled correctly. Identify potential replacement properties early and conduct thorough due diligence to avoid any surprises.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Here are 4 things landlords should consider with ICE (Immigration and Customers Enforcement) comes to your rental property from an Arizona landlord-tenant attorney. When things get serious, call your attorney. This can be a tightrope balancing act from a precarious height.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank.

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Landlord Tenant Attorney Apartment 98

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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Real Estate Litigation Attorney Insurance 130

Buildium

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Property managers are required to request a W-9 from and issue a 1099-MISC form to each owner, attorney, and contractor they work with, so long as payments meet or exceed the $600 threshold. The W-9 form will give you their filing status and federal tax ID, so you can file your 1099-MISC forms accurately when the time comes.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Consider Mediation or Legal Advice : Consult a mediation service or attorney if direct communication does n o t resolve the matter. Mediators facilitate compromise, while attorneys provide essential legal guidance. Present your evidence and encourage open dialogue fora mutually beneficial solution.

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Lease Lease Agreement Attorney Maintenance 233

Forbes Business Council

MARCH 17, 2025

Failing to vet an attorney properly may result in poor legal representation, unexpected fees or even working with someone with a history of misconduct.

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Yardi Breeze

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

He told us, If someone is concerned about meeting the deadline, they should immediately contact whoever manages their business affairs, such as a business manager or an attorney. Joe is clear on this point. Legal developments Most companies established after March 1, 2024, have been required to comply with the new BOI reporting regulations.

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Compliance Property Manager Property Management Government 130

Mem Property Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

She stresses that boards should become familiar with their states statute of limitations for collecting past due assessments and consider incurring the expense of having a template of the agreement drafted by their attorney that can be used with each of the associations delinquent owners in this circumstance.

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Buildium

OCTOBER 21, 2024

You’ll also need to budget for attorney fees. Review how many hours your association’s attorney typically bills each month so you can plan for those expenses accordingly. It’s also a good idea to contract out to third-party services, such as an attorney, when things escalate beyond reminders and fees.

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Finance Management Attorney Consulting 245

American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 15, 2024

Furthermore, consulting with a fair housing attorney is crucial to establishing a robust, consistent verification process that meets legal standards. This approach ensures compliance and maintains a uniform policy across all resident requests, safeguarding the property management against potential legal challenges.

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Property Manager Property Management Compliance Regulation 204

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Eviction Notices : Attorney, Tracey Merrell, will be covering Californias new eviction regulations. Tax Deferral Strategies WITH or WITHOUT a 1031 Exchange : Learn how to leverage multiple tax deferral strategies most investors dont know about deferring real estate taxes from Scott Varney, tax strategist.

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Apartment Landlord Broker Insurance 189

Beach Front Property Management

JANUARY 15, 2025

If the policy wording is unclear, consult a local attorney specializing in insurance law. Homeowners should review their liability insurance coverage with an attorney to ensure they are protected against such claims. The explanation should clarify why certain items are not covered and detail any coverage limits.

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Insurance Property Attorney Transportation 147

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Wall Street Journal reported the Justice Department’s lawsuit against RealPage, filed with the support of eight state attorneys general, accuses the company of illegally using confidential data to set rents, driving up prices in violation of antitrust laws.

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Rent Attorney Applications Applicants 130

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Professional Service Agreements: These are used when you’re hiring specialized experts like attorneys, accountants, or even property managers. For example, if youre renovating a kitchen, or hiring someone to repaint the exterior once, that would fall under a service contract. It has a start and an endpoint.

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Real Estate Maintenance Property Manager Property Management 130

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

AAOA recommends you consult with a financial advisor, tax specialist, attorney or other specialist who is able to properly advise you. Nothing contained on this website constitutes tax, legal, insurance or investment advice, nor does it constitute a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument.

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Tenant Landlord Lease Applications 246

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

CHAT WITH AN ATTORNEY Legal Responsibilities Of Landlords And Tenants Understanding the legal responsibilities of landlords and tenants is crucial to establishing a fair and mutually respectful relationship. 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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Landlord Lease Agreement Tenant Rental Property 246

Mem Property Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If your community is considering or is interested in more information about booting vehicles for parking violations, please consult with your attorney.

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License Attorney Government Consulting 52

Buildium

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Deductions on Legal and Professional Services You can deduct fees that you pay to attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other professionals if the fees are paid for work related to your business. Under IRS regulations, any personal property you buy for your business that costs less than $200 is deductible as materials and supplies.

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Property Manager Property Management Management Property 246

Yardi Breeze

DECEMBER 12, 2024

He told us, If someone is concerned about meeting the deadline, they should immediately contact whoever manages their business affairs whether thats a business manager or an attorney and ensure theyre taking steps to stay compliant. Legal developments At the time of this articles publication, the CTA is under legal consideration.

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Compliance Government Property Manager Property Management 246

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CHAT WITH AN ATTORNEY What is a Section 8 voucher? AAOA recommends you consult with a financial advisor, tax specialist, attorney or other specialist who is able to properly advise you. Need Legal Help? Chat with a real estate lawyer near you. Its only $5 for a 1-week trial. Ask unlimited questions.

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Applications Applicants Landlord Single-Family Home 130

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CHAT WITH AN ATTORNEY What is a Section 8 voucher? AAOA recommends you consult with a financial advisor, tax specialist, attorney or other specialist who is able to properly advise you. Need Legal Help? Chat with a real estate lawyer near you. Its only $5 for a 1-week trial. Ask unlimited questions.

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Applications Applicants Landlord Single-Family Home 130

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 9, 2025

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.

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Landlord Attorney Rent Apartment 105

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Constitutional rules generally “do not require compensation for every decline in the value of a piece of private property,” but a regulation that “deprives an owner of all economically beneficial uses” of their property could amount to a taking, the state Attorney General’s Office wrote in a recent memo to local governments unrelated to this case.

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Landlord Tenant Government Regulation 130

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 31, 2024

GET STARTED Attendees got answers to their questions during the interactive Q&A sessions with top attorneys, tax experts, CEOs, and more. Rentometer, SV Consultants, Syndication Attorneys PLLC and Kimball, Tirey, St. Gain peace of mind with AAOA’s credit, criminal, and eviction reports. John, LLP, were also represented.

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 31, 2024

GET STARTED Attendees got answers to their questions during the interactive Q&A sessions with top attorneys, tax experts, CEOs, and more. Rentometer, SV Consultants, Syndication Attorneys PLLC and Kimball, Tirey, St. Gain peace of mind with AAOA’s credit, criminal, and eviction reports. John, LLP, were also represented.

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Attorney Landlord Property Manager Property Management 100

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

AAOA recommends you consult with a financial advisor, tax specialist, attorney or other specialist who is able to properly advise you. Nothing contained on this website constitutes tax, legal, insurance or investment advice, nor does it constitute a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument.

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Condo Control

JANUARY 10, 2025

Inform the HOAs attorney All lawsuits are subject to strict filing deadlines. As a result, the board should reach out to the associations attorney as soon as the HOA is served. But if and when one does, follow these steps so that your board is prepared to make a convincing case.

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Litigation Government Attorney Insurance 130

Condo Control

APRIL 14, 2025

Attorneys can attend if parties prefer that. Attorneys may be present, too. Main types of ADR Mediation Mediation is probably the most common type of ADR. The process is facilitated by a mediator, an independent and neutral party who works with both sides. A mediator is not a judge.

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Litigation Government Attorney IT 130

Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Consult an Attorney – If your HOA violates the governing documents, contact an attorney specializing in HOA disputes. Follow the Right Process- Most HOAs have established processes for handling disputes, typically a formal hearing. They can help you through the proper process and help represent your side of the violation.

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Government Attorney Property Manager Property Management 130

Beach Front Property Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Consider Mediation or Legal Advice : Consult a mediation service or attorney if direct communication does n o t resolve the matter. Mediators facilitate compromise, while attorneys provide essential legal guidance. Present your evidence and encourage open dialogue for a mutually beneficial solution.

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Lease Lease Agreement Attorney Maintenance 130

Condo Control

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

If board members ask a manager or attorney to file on their behalf, then they will need to pay those professionals for their time. That means board members are going to have to do more work (as if they weren’t busy enough), and may need to file multiple reports in a single year if there are changes to the board.

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Government License Condominium Electronics 246

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Eviction Notices : Attorney, Tracey Merrell, will be covering Californias new eviction regulations. Tax Deferral Strategies WITH or WITHOUT a 1031 Exchange : Learn how to leverage multiple tax deferral strategies most investors dont know about deferring real estate taxes from Scott Varney, tax strategist.

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Apartment Landlord Broker Insurance 130