On August 7, in Frazier v. Equifax Information Services, LLC, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment to defendant Equifax, a consumer credit...more
12/4/2024
/ Consumer Credit Protection ,
Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) ,
Credit Bureaus ,
Credit Reporting Agencies ,
Credit Reports ,
Equifax ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Misleading Statements ,
Mortgage Lenders ,
Mortgages
On July 12th, Missouri Governor Parsons signed HB 2062, a House Bill that, beginning this August, may ruffle a few feathers of those developers, directors, homeowners, and others associated with Missouri homeowner...more
Homeowners may wish to engage in backyard event rentals to earn supplemental income. For example, some homeowners may rent out their pool and backyard space for parties. While this might seem like a clever opportunity for...more
Solar panels may be a source of controversy in residential neighborhoods. On one side of the debate are homeowners wishing to invest in renewable energy and take advantage of any available federal tax credits. On the other...more
Municipalities adopt zoning ordinances in order to regulate the use of land within their boundaries and to provide for future growth without over-taxing their infrastructure and other resources....more
Solar panels are increasing in popularity for both residential and commercial properties. Some property owners may consider installing solar panels to meet their own energy needs; others may consider installing them to...more
1/20/2023
/ Agricultural Land ,
Deed of Trust ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Easements ,
Lenders ,
Loan Agreements ,
Mineral Leases ,
Mineral Rights ,
Oil & Gas ,
Property Owners ,
Solar Panels
The right to use solar energy has long been considered a property right in Missouri. See Section 442.012 RSMo. Even though the right to use solar energy is a property right, it may be subject to restrictive covenants, just...more
Part one of this series article addressed whether homeowners associations are required to allow support dogs in common areas where dogs may otherwise be prohibited. This article will address whether homeowners and...more
Most residential homeowners and condominium associations have restrictive covenants or rules regulating the size, number or types of pets owners may keep in their residences. Some associations may prohibit pets in the common...more
Now is a good time for homeowner associations (“Associations”) to review applicable state statutes, local ordinances, and other relevant guidelines regarding political signage in order to prepare for this fall’s local...more
Relief from the burdens and threat of litigation from plaintiffs’ attorneys under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) will take effect on August 28, 2020.
The MMPA, set out in Chapter 407RSMo., is intended to...more
Across the country, various jurisdictions have issued orders requiring citizens to stay at home or at their place of residence unless an exemption applies. Roofing contractors and other businesses that utilize insurance...more