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Upcoming Housing Rules That Could Affect Your Properties – What Providers Need to Know
Rental housing providers should pay attention: Congress is working on new housing policies that could affect how you develop, manage,...
Did you see the HUD announcement revoking its own Criminal Screening guidance? If not, don’t worry – we have the details!
So, you think you understand how to screen applicants’ criminal history? Well, HUD’s recent announcement may have just said, “Not...
House Financial Services Committee Announces Key Hearing on Housing Policy
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee yesterday announced that it has scheduled a high-profile hearing for tomorrow, December 3, titled...
Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) – Mandatory Fee Disclosure Requirements
Effective Immediately – Action Recommended The Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA) has become aware of an unintended consequence of legislation...
The Influx of Fraudulent Rental Applications and Its Impact on the Atlanta Market.
Across the United States, property owners and managers are reporting a significant increase in fraudulent rental applications — a trend...
City of Atlanta Issues Temporary Eviction and Water Shut-Off Moratorium
Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC, is dedicated to closely monitoring significant policy developments throughout the Southeastern United States that impact the...
More on the Update regarding Fannie & Freddie’s decision to stop enforcement:
Doubtless, many of you may have seen the recent news the National Apartment Association (NAA) announced today, which has been...
NC Legal Fee Reimbursement
As you likely recall, disputes over how and when to seek reimbursement for your “out of pocket” eviction fees pursuant...
New Senate Housing Bill Targets Affordability, Oversight, and Supply: What You to Need to Know.
The Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, which stands for Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream, is a wide-ranging...
NAA Alerts Bluemoon Software Users Regarding Fee Disclosures in Virginia
Attention Bluemoon Software Users: Informational Broadcast from NAA Regarding the Fee Disclosure Statement Per Virginia Code §55.1-1201.4 and the Litigation...
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...
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