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Is It Legal for My Landlord to Raise the Rent?

by Janet Raasch | Lawyers.com on 4/30/2013

Whether or not your landlord can raise your rent depends on a number of variables, including the terms of your agreement and where you live. But here are some general guidelines....more

FTC, Rent-to-Own Stores Settle Charges of Spying on Consumers Via Rented Computers

by Jeff Ifrah on 4/29/2013

The Federal Trade Commission recently approved nine final orders that settle charges against seven rent-to-own stores and a software design firm and its principals. The charges stemmed from shocking allegations that the...more

Real Estate Tip – Tenant Fit-Up: When is the Job Complete?

by Richard Smith | Bernstein Shur on 4/12/2013

Rent payments may be tied to a fit-up completion date, such as the tenant’s opening or receipt of an architect’s certificate. Once the fit-up work is complete and the tenant is paying rent, what happens if the landlord...more

Appellate Notes: Recent Decisions of the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts - January 2013

by Edward McCreery III | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/14/2013

In This Issue: -AC31211 - Aguinaldo v. Warner -AC33771 - Thompson Gardens West Condominium Assn., Inc. v. Masto -AC33850 - Unifund CCR Partners v. Schaeppi -AC33400 - Samnard Associates, LLC...more

Alleged Adverse Possessor Charging Rent Gets Arrested

by Schecter Law on 2/12/2013

In West Palm Beach, Nathalie Heil was arrested on February 1, 2013, and faces charges of grand theft and fraud. Various news sources indicate that Heil has been accused of renting her neighbor’s foreclosed home. Heil claims...more

Commercial Lease Dispute And The Integration Clause

by Schecter Law on 2/5/2013

In AGBL Enterprises, LLC v. Girlcook, Inc., 96 So. 3d 1058 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012), AGBL Enterprises (“Lessor”) leased a commercial building in a shopping plaza to be used as a full service restaurant to Girlcook (“Lessee”). The...more

Essential Provisions In A Commercial Lease

by Schecter Law on 2/5/2013

When signing a commercial lease, it is essential to understand and agree to all of the provisions. The provisions in a commercial lease are usually designed to favor the landlord; however, a landlord may be willing to...more

FEMA Ends Housing Assistance for Hurricane Sandy Victims

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 2/5/2013

Federal emergency housing assistance for people displaced by Hurricane Sandy is scheduled to expire on Friday, Feb. 8, unless the Federal Emergency Management Agency announces an extension. That means families whose...more

Taking it Seriously: Unusual Lease Violations in Virginia [Video]

by Lawline.com on 1/14/2013

In this program, attorneys Robert Duffett and Martha Mothershead discuss the important issues that attorneys should be wary of when facing serious default situations facing residential and commercial landlord tenant...more

New 3.8% Medicare Tax on Investment and Unearned Income Beginning in 2013

by Thompson Coburn LLP on 11/14/2012

Starting January 1, 2013, a new 3.8% Medicare tax will apply to the investment and “unearned income” of individuals, trusts and estates. The tax is intended to apply to income exempt from the regular FICA or self-employment...more

Tenants’ Rights for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 11/12/2012

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s wreckage last week, untold thousands of people are still displaced in New York, New Jersey and neighboring states. While homeowners confront destroyed houses and navigate insurance woes,...more

8 Things You Must Do Before Renting Out A Room In Your House

by Andrews Law, PLC on 11/7/2012

When it comes to the rent, you don’t want to charge too much, but you don’t want to charge too little either. Be sure to take time to itemize all of the expenses you are incurring as the landlord, including the costs of...more

Estate Planning Update - September 2012: New Taxes Make Year-End Income Tax Planning More Important

by Pepper Hamilton LLP on 9/21/2012

It is not too early to start planning income tax steps to take before year-end. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act introduced two new taxes that will go into effect January 1, 2013. These are a 3.8 percent...more

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Is It Legal for My Landlord to Raise the Rent?

FTC, Rent-to-Own Stores Settle Charges of Spying on Consumers Via Rented Computers

Real Estate Tip – Tenant Fit-Up: When is the Job Complete?

Appellate Notes: Recent Decisions of the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts - January 2013

Alleged Adverse Possessor Charging Rent Gets Arrested

Commercial Lease Dispute And The Integration Clause

Essential Provisions In A Commercial Lease

FEMA Ends Housing Assistance for Hurricane Sandy Victims

Taking it Seriously: Unusual Lease Violations in Virginia [Video]

New 3.8% Medicare Tax on Investment and Unearned Income Beginning in 2013

Tenants’ Rights for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

8 Things You Must Do Before Renting Out A Room In Your House

Estate Planning Update - September 2012: New Taxes Make Year-End Income Tax Planning More Important

Taking it Seriously: Unusual Lease Violations in Virginia [Video]

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