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On May 7, 2025, HB 1217 took effect bringing some changes to the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18). One of the most notable changes is the cap on rent increases for residential tenancies. Not only does...more
The Labour government has been pressing ahead with its agenda for reform in the residential property sector. On 27 October 2025 the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent, bringing about the biggest changes to the...more
Landlords in the private rented residential sector are accustomed to giving their tenants fixed-term tenancies which allow for the landlord to recover possession on a "no fault" basis after the contractual end date. ...more
Decree 107, published by the State of Nuevo León on Sept. 26, 2025, modified the Civil Code of the State of Nuevo León, introducing relevant changes in the lease of urban properties in Mexico. The modifications to Article...more
On October 6, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628) into law, mandating that landlords provide a working stove and refrigerator in all rental units subject to new, amended, or renewed...more
On June 3, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 25-1249 (“HB 25-1249”) into law, enacting sweeping changes to Colorado’s statute governing security deposits (C.R.S. 38-12-103 or the “Security Deposit Statute”). These...more
Starting October 1, 2025, Florida’s Flood Disclosure Law (CS/CS/SB 948, 2025 Legislature) took effect, bringing sweeping changes to landlord-tenant, real estate sales, condominium, cooperative, and mobile home park...more
BACKGROUND This case concerns not the iconic Henry Hyams tower, but its more discreet sibling, a smaller former office block of six storeys known as Centre Point House ("CPH"). CPH is connected to Centre Point Tower by a...more
On September 24, 2025, we posted an alert covering the basics of HB25-1090 (the “Bill”), which prohibits charging residential tenants hidden or “junk fees” and promotes transparency, disclosure, and limited markups on a...more
With the federal shutdown underway, landlords in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia are asking: Should we pause filings for federal workers? The short answer — no, and here’s why. As the federal government...more
HB25-1090: Colorado’s Residential Landlords Must Eliminate “Junk Fees” in 2026 (Including CAM Charges) - On August 5, 2025, the Colorado legislature enacted House Bill 25-1090 (the “Bill”) in an attempt to eliminate...more
On September 9, the Attorney General’s Office of Massachusetts filed a complaint in Massachusetts Superior Court against the owners of a manufactured housing community for allegedly violating the Massachusetts Consumer...more
On August 20, 2025, the City of Los Angeles will implement its Tenants’ Right to Counsel (RTC) program, a citywide initiative designed to provide low-income tenants facing eviction or the loss of rental subsidies with access...more
Housing providers are required to comply with the New York City Fair Chance Housing Act, Local Law 24, which prohibits discrimination toward prospective and current housing occupants based on criminal history, if they choose...more
On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) into law, reshaping the landscape for global investment in Texas real estate. When the new statute takes effect on September 1, 2025, it will...more
With the summer wave of state legislative adjournments ending, residential property managers are confronting a new landscape of regulatory obligations. Several states and municipalities have enacted or finalized laws and...more
The recently adopted House Bill 25-1090 (or “HB 1090”) addresses “deceptive, unfair and unconscionable” pricing practices in consumer transactions, including with respect to residential leases in Colorado. This alert broadly...more
As a landlord in New Jersey, you’re likely familiar with standard lease agreements, notice periods, and tenant obligations. But what happens when a tenant wants to break a lease early not due to non-payment or a job...more
Owners of buildings designated for long-term rentals are entitled to significant tax benefits that are being granted in order to encourage the construction of buildings that include residential apartments earmarked for...more
New York City's Fair Chance for Housing Act (known as Local Law 24 or the Fair Chance Law) became effective on Jan. 1, 2025. The Fair Chance Law prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of a purchaser's or tenant's...more
State and local governments enacted new protections for residential tenants in the wake of the firestorms that razed large parts of Southern California. These protections are intended to help tenants navigate the challenges...more
A recent Ohio Court of Appeals decision highlights the importance of clear, precise and complete language in residential as well as commercial leases (and other real estate documents)....more
Allen Matkins takes great pride in our California roots and strong ties to the Los Angeles community, and we are profoundly saddened by the devastation caused by the wildfires in our state. We are deeply committed to...more
Stacy Harper (“Harper”) and her minor daughter (“T.T.”) filed a December 23rd Complaint in the Circuit Court of Washington County, Arkansas incorporating the following causes of action due to the alleged presence of mold in a...more
Effective January 1, 2025, NYC has implemented the Fair Chance Housing Law, which requires a bifurcated screening process for applicants when the landlord wants to conduct a criminal background check. Housing providers...more