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HUD Charges Connecticut Landlord with Fair Housing Violation

Disabled Child Allegedly Denied Use of Service Animal

Jul 6, 2007 1:01:00 AM

The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development alleges that a Connecticut landlord ignored legal dictates when he refused to renew a lease to a tenant whose disabled child required a service animal.

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Clearing up Confusion: Right of Entry Rules for Residential Properties

Emergencies, Abandonment, Property Repairs, Constitute Reasons for Entry

Jul 5, 2007 12:58:00 AM

Categorized in Real Estate Law

When can owners and property managers enter a residential rental property legally? What is the best way to spell out these terms in a lease? A California legal expert tells RealTown readers how to meet very specific legal expectations in the Golden State.

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DOJ and NAR: A Third Way

Point2Agent White Paper Simplifies the Legalese of the DOJ Lawsuit Against NAR

Jul 2, 2007 7:12:00 AM

Categorized in Real Estate Law

The DOJ crusade against NAR and its members has far-reaching implications. Point2Agent has published a white paper that explores the issues and potential outcomes of the case, and helps readers understand the single fundamental legal issue behind it.

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9 Most Common Risks of Fair Housing Violations

Nurture a Fair Housing-Friendly Landlord/Tenant Relationship

Written by: Ted Kimball

Jun 27, 2007 7:03:00 AM

Categorized in Real Estate Law

RealTown legal expert Ted Kimball offers sage advice to landlords on how to comply with Fair Housing laws -- from occupancy standards, written policies and procedures, and renting to the disabled.

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When In Doubt, Stay Out! (Self-Help Evictions)

Jun 20, 2007 5:01:00 PM

Categorized in Real Estate Law

You've got a problem. Your tenant is behind in her rent -- way behind. You know that the eviction process is costly and time consuming and you wonder if there isn't a better way. You take a quick look at your tenant's lease and notice a clause that gives you the right of reentry upon breach of the lease and a lien upon the tenant's personal effects, furniture and baggage in the tenant's apartment to secure the rents and other charges.

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REALTORS® Release Latest Legal Liability Survey

Real Estate Pros Have Access to Large 2007 Research Database

Jun 15, 2007 1:06:00 PM

Categorized in Real Estate Law

National Assn. of REALTORS® offers its members free access to a 2007 Legal Scan of 655 court cases and 112 statutes and regulations.

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Support Animals for the Disabled -- Do's and Don'ts for Landlords

What is 'Disabled' and How Do the Laws Apply to Tenants?

Written by: Kathleen Belville

Jun 15, 2007 11:30:00 AM

Categorized in Real Estate Law

A California legal expert explains that state and federal laws do not offer more rights to disabled persons than other persons; the laws extend equal opportunity to this class of renters.

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Wish Laws Were More Favorable to Your Business?

Get Involved with Government Affairs at Your REALTOR® Association

Written by: Ryan Conrad e-P

Jun 13, 2007 6:40:00 AM

Categorized in Real Estate Law

Lehigh Valley (PA) Assn. of REALTORS has an active Government Affairs Committee. It meets local governing bodies head-on with a strong call to action by members when there is concern about real estate rights and responsibilities. LVAR Government Affairs Director Ryan Conrad tells RealTown readers how the system works.

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