HUD Helps Convert Multi-Family Units Into Assisted Living Facilities
Bus Administration Awards $22 Million in Grants in Seven States
Nov 5, 2007 1:57:00 AMHUD Deputy Secretary Bernardi and County Executive Pirro announce nearly $3.8 million for New York.
Legal Alert: Hazleton PA Anti-Immigration Law Voided
Federal Judge Issues Restraining Order Blocking Enforcement of Ordinance
Nov 2, 2007 9:00:00 AMA U.S. District Court in Pensylvania issued a landlord-friendly verdict that legal experts hail as a boon to property owners.
Questions and Answers: Landlords and Tenants in Court
California Legal Expert Explains Small Claims Process to Collect Unpaid Rent
Oct 18, 2007 5:26:00 AMLandlords can sue for unpaid rent in small claims court. Know the law and build a good paper trail.
Criminal Activities: How Property Managers Can Reduce The Risk
Legal Expert Offers Views on Criminal Background Check, Megan's Law
Oct 17, 2007 7:27:00 AMProperty managers have a responsibility to protect tenants from exposure to criminal activity. What is the scope of their duties? What is the limit?
Legal Q & A: Can A Landlord Establish Rules for Children?
Well Intentioned Regulation May Have 'Discriminatory' Effect on Young Tenants
Oct 15, 2007 9:32:00 AMA RealTown legal expert answers landlords' questions about establishing rules relating to child care and supervision.
HUD Awards More than $18 Million to Fight Housing Discrimination
Funds Earmarked for Fair Housing Groups, National Education Campaign
Oct 12, 2007 4:28:00 AMHUD has awarded $14 million to help groups investigate alleged housing discrimination and $3.1 million to groups that educate the public about their rights under fair housing laws.
ADA Compliance in Apartment Communities = Barrier Free Living
Property Owners are Urged to Understand Federal and State Laws
Oct 10, 2007 4:29:00 AMA California legal expert unravels some of the complicated requirements of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Landlord/Tenant 101: Back to Basics - The Security Deposit
California Real Estate Law Clearly Defines Financial Responsibilities
Oct 8, 2007 4:49:00 AMA RealTown legal expert offers a detailed account of landlord and tenant responsibilities under California law.
Keeping Real Estate Business Records: The Law in California
Golden State Real Estate Brokers Must Keep Records at Least Four Years
Oct 2, 2007 8:49:00 AMHow long should a property owner, property manager, and/or real estate agent keep business records? A California attorney answers the question from her state's perspective.
Connecticut Landlords Settle Lead-Paint Disclosure Case
174 Units Will Be Made Lead-Safe At A Cost of More than $400,000
Sep 17, 2007 3:40:00 AMEPA and HUD announced that property owners and managers in New Haven, CT, have agreed to pay a fine for failing to inform tenants that their apartments may contain lead paint. The landlords have also agreed to remediate apartments that contain lead paint.

















