COVID-19 – Stories are emerging about how thousands of people who thought they were protected from being evicted from their rental homes until January were not protected at all. Those who are protected have to win a legal fight first. The Washington Post reports:
Continue reading “The CDC’s COVID-19 eviction ban doesn’t seem to have stopped many evictions”
In September, the Trump administration announced a national moratorium on evictions, via an order by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus. The four-month temporary suspension applies to any tenant who can’t make rent due to economic conditions and who presents a written declaration about their circumstances to their landlord. Continue reading “Landlords Challenge U.S. Eviction Ban and Continue to Oust Renters”
Apartments advertise their amenities and attract renters to the properties. But many rental apartments have closed down their amenities due to the virus outbreak, but that actually means more than not having some places to go. Continue reading “Renters can take legal action as amenities close down”
South Dakota tenants who lie about having a disability to keep a pet in their rental unit will be subject to eviction and fees beginning Sunday. Continue reading “New South Dakota laws will impact renters”
TOPA — the Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act — has been around in the District since 1980. It has probably generated more litigation than any other law enacted by the D.C. Council. It is loved by tenants, who call it “capitalism,” and hated by landlords, who call it “blackmail.” Continue reading “TOPA – Pending would slightly diminish tenant rights”
As reported by KOTATV.com:
South Dakota Landlord Rights – Many people turn to rental property as an extra source of income, but there are some precautions they should take. Continue reading “South Dakota Landlord Rights”
“The condition of this space is unacceptable.”
“I am not paying rent until you come and repair this leaking roof, the HVAC system, the plumbing, etc.”
“The smell or the noise is unbearable – you have to do something about this.”
Concerns like these frequently arise between landlords and tenants. Continue reading “A Guide to Landlord-Tenant Disputes”