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VAWA Forms Updated By HUD
Congress initially passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994 to address the serious issues of domestic violence, sexual
Choice in Affordable Housing Act Reintroduced
On March 6, 2025, Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), along with Representatives Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Emanuel
FinCEN Announces Penalty Waiver for Late BOI Filings and Plans Deadline Extension.
On February 27, FinCEN announced that it will not impose fines or penalties or take enforcement actions against companies that
Why Are Guarantors Not Included in Our Eviction Cases?
At first glance, the terms guarantor, co-signer, and leaseholder may seem interchangeable. However, there are significant legal distinctions between these roles, which directly impact who must be
FHFA Places Pause on Federal Landlord-Tenant Requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has temporarily postponed the implementation of new landlord-tenant regulations for multifamily properties backed by
Options for Clients with Sect. 8 residents whose property would otherwise be considered Exempt
Given the evolving regulatory landscape, we want to ensure you remain in the best possible position. If you’d like to
“New Bills Seek to Seal and Expunge Eviction Records for Tenants”
The impact of an eviction filing on a tenant’s ability to rent in the future is a significant topic of
Senators Request Investigation into RealPage for Allegedly Algorithmically Raising Rents on Military Families
U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego, Elizabeth Warren, and 13 other Democratic senators sent a letter to U.S. Defense Department Secretary Pete
Entrata Facing Class Action Lawsuit
A class action suit was filed against entrata on February 12 in the US District Court for the Northern District
New Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Bill Introduced
The new Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act (S. 232) was introduced in the Senate after failing to pass in the previous
The Respect State Housing Laws Act Reintroduced
The Respect State Housing Laws Act (H.1078) has been reintroduced in the 119th Congress to end the CARES Act’s 30-day
Update: New 30-day NTV option for CARES Act Covered Properties in NC
We recently shared important guidance with our Georgia and South Carolina clients regarding potential options for properties affected by the
Gain the L&B Advantage
Our Attorney Team helps you avoid the lost time & wasted money that comes from unwanted mistakes in your eviction process!
