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DarrowEverett LLP

Short-Term Rental Proposal is Latest Threat to Airbnb/Vrbo Business Model

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In many states, the tide appears to be turning against short-term rentals. With restrictions on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo, on the rise, businesses operating short-term rental properties are running out of...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

The Potential of Rent Control in Rhode Island

In 2023, Providence had the largest year over year residential rent increase compared to every other major U.S. city. Rising rental rates are not isolated to the Ocean State. Median residential rent prices increased in cities...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Unleashing AB 2216: Will Fido Have a Leg Up on Landlords?

The California State Legislature is considering Assembly Bill (AB) 2216, a measure introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, that would force landlords to permit pets in residential rental properties. Specifically, the...more

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Longer Leases, Lower Ground Rents and Leasehold Liberation: Residential Reforms in the King’s Speech Explained

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The King’s speech announced a new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill ‘to reform the housing market by making it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and tackling the exploitation of millions of...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

“Residents First” Proposal Introduced to Cleveland City Council

This month, a proposal dubbed the “Residents First Legislative Package” (the “Proposal”) was introduced to Cleveland City Council. The Proposal is aimed at combatting vacant and dilapidated buildings in the City of Cleveland...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Good Cause Eviction Bill That Would Impact Hotels Being Pushed Through New York Legislature

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The New York Senate on Jan. 4, 2023, introduced the Good Cause Eviction Bill, S-305 (Bill), which effectively is written as a statewide rent control measure that impacts all housing not already subject to state rent control...more

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Recent Bills Introduced in New Jersey Address COVID-19 Real Estate Evictions and Lawsuits

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New legislation in New Jersey has been introduced that, if enacted, will impact tenants, landlords, and planned real estate developments (most commonly condominiums) in the State; one that seeks to strike a balance between...more

Holland & Knight LLP

New York Legislation Would Prohibit Eviction Without Good Cause

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Twenty-four members of the New York State Senate on Jan. 27, 2021, introduced S-3082, and 43 members of the New York State Assembly on Feb. 19, 2021, introduced A-5573 (collectively, the bills), which would preclude the...more

Dentons

Bill Relating to Source of Income Moves Through Iowa Legislature

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On Wednesday, February 17, SF252, a bill relating to how landlords treat sources of income in their tenant and applicant decisions, passed the Senate. The bill now moves on to the House....more

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Bill Negatively Impacting Manufactured Home Community Landlords Introduced in the Iowa House

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On February 9, 2021, HF442 was introduced in the Iowa House. This bill would negatively impact landlords of manufactured housing communities by adding numerous prejudicial changes for landlords into Iowa law....more

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Massachusetts Moratorium Marches On

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On July 21, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in Massachusetts (which was set to expire on August 18, 2020) by 60 days to October 17, 2020, due to the ongoing...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Watch List - Proposed Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2020 Suspends Payments During Pandemic but Requires Landlords and...

On April 17, a bill was introduced in the United States House of Representatives seeking to create the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2020. The primary feature of the bill is it would suspend all rent and mortgage...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Proposed NY Bill to Offer Relief to Both Owners and Tenants

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On March 23, 2020, New York Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris introduced proposed legislation which, if adopted, would expand upon the unprecedented Executive Order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo on March 20, 2020,...more

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Virginia Landlord Considerations for Tenant Use of Marijuana

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Although Virginia remains ones of the stricter states in the nation when it comes to marijuana use, the General Assembly has shown some movement toward loosening those restrictions. On March 9, 2018, a new law took effect...more

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2019 Iowa Legislation Affecting Iowa Landlords

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The 2019 Iowa legislative session came to a close on April 27, 2019, resulting in a handful of new laws directly affecting Iowa residential landlords. Below is a summary of those new laws, along with commentary on a few...more

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A Way Back Home: Richmond’s Eviction Diversion Program and What it Means for Landlords and Tenants

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In April 2018, the New York Times reported the grim results of a study that analyzed 83 Million eviction records across the United States. Led by Princeton professor Matthew Desmond, a team of sociologists identified...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Some Good News for Philadelphia Landlords with the “Good Cause” Provision

Developments in the approved “Good Cause” ordinance curtailing restrictions found in the proposed bill limiting landlords’ abilities to evict tenants and increase rents. In an exercise of its authority to propose bills...more

Foster Garvey PC

Short-Term Rental Update: Short-term rentals continue to gain market share; partnering early in the multifamily development...

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Short-Term Rentals Continue to Gain Market Share - ("Booking Holdings breaks down private accommodation revenues for first time, now at 20% of total," Phocuswire, Feb 27, 2019) Alternative accommodations, including...more

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Proposed Credit Reporting Changes Pass House With Mixed Reviews

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Consumer advocacy groups are questioning the purported benefits of H.R. 435 the “Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2017,” a bill that passed with bipartisan support in the House of Representatives in June, and is currently...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

WVCCPA and the 2018 West Virginia Legislative Session Update #1

The 2018 West Virginia Legislative Session ended last week, and the legislature has rejected two bills that would have modified the Consumer Credit and Protection Act (“WVCCPA”), the primary statute in West Virginia that...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Dueling Rent Taxes Come Up before San Francisco Voters in June

San Francisco electorate will vote on a new 1.7% or 3.5% tax on commercial rentals in June 2018. It is estimated that about $65 million annually would be collected from the commercial real estate industry under the Housing...more

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Social Media Concerns Potentially Affecting Arizona’s Real Estate Industry

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A growing number of governmental authorities are cracking down on the use of social media with regard to commercial transactions. In Arizona, for example, legislation was proposed restricting an employer’s right to access...more

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