Real Estate Articles

Golden State landlords must follow prescribed legal guidelines in connection with removing unauthorized vehicles from their properties.

Can a landlord put a lockbox on a tenant's door? What can a landlord do if a tenant insists upon being in a property during a for-sale showing appointment?

New legislation in California trumps local ordinances that seek to impose immigration screening requirements on landlords and property managers.

HUD, the EPA, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota, announced a settlement with property owners to abate lead paint in 179 residential rental units in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

A recent lawsuit filed by a consumer against a buyer's agent opens questions about the duties and responsibilities of a fiduciary relationship.

The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development reached an agreement with Las Vegas property owners accused of discriminating against families with children.

Residential investment property owners in California won an important court case involving alleged violations of the Consumer Credit Report Agencies Act (IRAA).

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not cover communications between a debt collector and the attorney of the debtor, according to a recent court decision.

RealTown Legal Expert Ted Kimball looks at the legal horizon in 2008 and issues that will impact the legal posture of tenants and landlords in upcoming months.

There is a right way to discourage tresspassers and there is wrong way. Rural property specialist Curtis Seltzer talks about both.