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New Tennessee Law Heightens Penalties for Harboring Illegal Persons in Rental Housing
On Tuesday, 7/1/25, Tennessee Senate Bill 392 took effect, establishing the offense of “human smuggling” and making it a Class
Updated Statements Now Available on DHCD (Department of Housing and Community Development) Site
The updated Statements of Tenant’s Rights and Responsibilities for the VRLTA (Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act) and the VMHLRA are
Breaking News: NC Legislature Joins National Trend – Passes Anti-Squatter Legislation
Earlier this afternoon, June 26th, 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 96, “Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons.”
What is the NC eCourt Portal?
The NC eCourt Portal allows the general public and registered users to access court information online, including searching for court
Federal Court Sides with Housing Providers in CDC Eviction Moratorium Case
In a momentous legal case regarding the constitutionality of the CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium, a federal judge has ruled in
Andrew Hughes Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of HUD
The U.S. Senate confirmed Andrew Hughes as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today
Florida Expands on Anti-Squatting Protections
On Monday in Sarasota, Gov. DeSantis signed SB 322 and SB 606, considering them necessary measures to prevent exploitation and
CARES Act Consultation
To streamline the process, we ask that each Management Company coordinate internally with their team and designate one corporate executive to reach
Senate Bill aims to help get more affordable housing built by proposing increase in FHA borrowing limits
SB 1527, known as the Housing Affordability Act, seeks to increase the availability of affordable housing by offering additional funding
Adding a Backup Phone Number
In this short video, Michael Bell demonstrates how to add a backup phone number to your property’s profile. Please pay
New Executive Order Seeks to Eliminate Disparate Impact Claim Investigations
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order targeted at reducing the focus on disparate impact liability claims
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a comprehensive Tort Reform bill into Law last week.
On April 21, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a comprehensive tort reform package that combines two pieces of legislation: SB 68 and SB
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