Lawsuit Charges 18 Property Management Companies with Rent Price Fixing
An antitrust class-action lawsuit is charging 18 property management companies and Yardi Systems of rent price fixing by colluding to increase the cost of rent in cities across the country,…
Tenants Moved Into Non-Smoking Rental With Belongings Smelling Of Smoking
What can you do if tenants move into your non-smoking rental with furniture and items that smell of smoking is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank…
Redemption Rights Under HB 2001: An Unequitable Pill
HB 2001 and redemption rights leave much to be desired from an equitable standpoint when evaluated comparatively with other Oregon redemption rights. By Bradley S. Kraus Attorney at Law Partner,…
Court Says Landlords Can Ask Tenants About Criminal History
A federal appeals court has ruled that landlords can ask potential or current tenants about their criminal history, reversing a lower court decision in part and upholding part. The U.S.…
Landlords Can Ask Tenants About Criminal History
A federal appeals court has ruled that landlords can ask potential or current tenants about their criminal history, reversing a lower court decision in part and upholding part. The U.S.…
HUD Restores “Discriminatory Effects” Rule In Fair Housing
How the Fair Housing Act has been applied in the courts and in administrative proceedings is at the roof of a “discriminatory effects” rule change the U.S. Department of Housing…
Arizona AG Says Source-of-Income Ordinances OK
The Arizona attorney general has reversed an opinion by her predecessor and says source-of-income ordinances are OK in Arizona, according to her opinion. Attorney General Kris Mayes said “legal errors…
New Year, New Laws, Part Three: How House Bill 2001 Affects You
House Bill 2001 is likely to bring a number of changes for landlords in Oregon who will need to adjust course in their business practices yet again. By Bradley S.…
Judge Sides With Landlords Over Tenant Screening Cap Flap
An Oregon judge has sided with landlords over the City of Eugene’s attempt to cap tenant screening fees at $10, according to reports. Two property management groups had sued the…
Compliance Monitoring – A Fair Housing Must
Compliance monitoring is a checks-and-balances procedure to be done regularly to assure Fair Housing policies are met. By The Fair Housing Institute When was the last time your office did…