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Firearms - Can They be Banned in Apartment Communities?

      In my role as a consultant, I have been asked a number of times whether or not guns can be banned at apartment communities. The answer may well depend on the state in w...

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Proposed HCV Mobility Demonstration Act - March 2019

The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 8, 2019 as H.R. 1122 by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D - MO) and in the Senate on January 31,...

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Quiet Enjoyment - A Lease Concept that Managers Must Understand

Landlords are required to ensure that all residents have quiet use and enjoyment of their apartment. For this reason, owners must deal with any resident who disrupts the livability of the...

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Court Rules that Owner Can Evict Resident for Marijuana-Related Lease Violations in State That Permits Medical Marijuana Use

            In Sherwood Associates, LP v. Jackson, January 2019, the Maine Supreme Court ruled that an owner could evict a resident for marijuan...

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Rules for Electronic Waiting Lists at HUD Projects

In most cases, HUD projects are required to maintain waiting lists. A waiting list is a formal record of applicants for housing that identifies the applicant s name, date and time of application, s...

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Fair Housing Testing - Understanding How it Works

            Fair housing testing was first approved by the Supreme Court in 1982. The purpose of fair housing testing is to determine the likeli...

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Independent Landlords Suffered Under the Shutdown

IThe National Association of Independent Landlords (NAIL) has published a report showing that landlords who worked with government employees who were unable to pay their rent during the recent govern...

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Opportunity Zones - How Tax Breaks for the Wealthy May Benefit the Less Well-Off

         Doing well while doing good has long been a mantra of the wealthy looking for ways to preserve their wealth while doing something worthwhile for...

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