Disparate Impact, Algorithmic Bias and Fair Housing.
In the multifamily industry, we have all received an ample amount of Fair Housing Training. We have secret shops and surveys. Apartment associations even provide in-person and virtual training at training centers, like the ones we've provided across the Carolinas to...
SC: In-Person Proceedings in the Summary Courts to Resume March 15, 2021
The Supreme Court of South Carolina issued an Order on February 26, 2021, which stated that in-person hearings can resume beginning Monday, March 15, 2021. There was nothing in the Order itself that mandates, nor discourages, the state's courts from conducting...
Ways to celebrate Black History Month at work
Black History month is commonly celebrated in our youth. In school, we learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his “I Have a Dream” speech. We learn about Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat on the bus, and how she helped continue the conversation about...
Mecklenburg County Courts Closing Jan 19 – Feb 11
North Carolina: For all of our Mecklenburg County clients, we hate to have to share this news, but based on the Mecklenburg County Public Health Directive that came out last night, the Chief District Court Judge has decided that all eviction hearings in Mecklenburg...
Winter Weather Alert
We are anticipating inclement weather over the next day or so and some of our NC/SC offices and team members may be affected. We will still be working as efficiently as possible, but response times may be delayed if any of our team members or offices lose power....
Special Alert: Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order 171
UPDATE: 1/27/21 - Governor Cooper has issued a new Executive Order #191. The effect of this new Order for our Landlord clients is limited in that it merely extends the end date of his prior Executive Order #184 and by default #171 until March 31; no other tweaks were...
National Paralegal Day – A Day in the Life of Lynette McPherson
Today is National Paralegal Day According to nationaltoday.com, National Paralegal Day is an annual event that celebrates those who do the legal research (and mountains of paperwork) that enables law firms to function. So, today we shine the spotlight on...
North Carolina H.O.P.E. Program Announced
Late last week, North Carolina's Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Eviction program (H.O.P.E.) was announced and is now accepting applications. H.O.P.E. is a statewide initiative that may provide rent and utility assistance to eligible low- and moderate-income...
Stop your cases from being continued, or worse… dismissed.
Have you had this happen to you? You have received word that the owners of your community are looking to sell. The weeks turn into months and you hear that negotiations are going well. The owners tell you that they will be closing the sale on a specific date, so you,...
Multifamily Forbearance News: FHFA Announces New CARES Mandate
This morning, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA - the parent entity for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) issued a press release announcing a new CARES Act-related mandate, to increase awareness of tenant protections contained in the CARES Act. Multifamily owners...