The Beacon Kansas City的动态

"#QualityHillTowers and #IndependenceTowers apartment buildings in #KansasCity have voted to go on #rentstrike. In a statement, Kansas City tenant organizers said both properties suffer from bug infestations and have fallen into disrepair, leaving residents to live in “abysmal” conditions...tenants organizing in North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, South Carolina, Kentucky, Montana and Illinois are preparing to join the picket line and vote in the coming weeks on withholding #rent from #corporatelandlords that similarly benefit from federally guaranteed financing...striking renters are also demanding FHFA introduce a nationwide 3 percent cap on annual rent increases at multifamily properties benefiting from federal financing." https://lnkd.in/eBBDXABk

** Breaking News: FBI Raids Housing Provider Headquarters in Antitrust Investigation! ** In a dramatic turn of events, the FBI has conducted an unannounced raid on a popular housing provider Atlanta headquarters, marking a significant escalation in the DOJ's criminal antitrust investigation into alleged price-fixing practices that are driving up rental prices nationwide. Key Issues at Stake: 1. Artificial Rent Inflation 2. Algorithmic Price Fixing 3. Impact on Renters 4. Legal Ramifications This investigation highlights the critical issue of housing affordability. If proven, these practices not only strain renters financially but also contribute to the broader housing crisis by manipulating supply and demand dynamics. Stay informed and support fair housing initiatives. The fight against exploitative practices is crucial for ensuring affordable housing for all. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/efwSXEGW

Would the government indemnify housing providers from lost rent arising from deadbeat tenants? I think not. Recently, I was an expert witness in a case in which the plaintiff sought relief because she was denied housing despite never actually being evicted. She openly admitted she would "skip" or agree to vacate before being ejected from a community. She argued that her long history of L&T suits should not have been a reason to deny her housing. An ounce of prevention. How will housing providers pay their real estate taxes if they can't collect revenue? What do the politicians need to understand? #expertwitness #propertymanagementexpert #governmentregulation #apartmentmanagement #revenueprotection

Landlord-tenant relationships need to go beyond transactional ones. A contract is a fiduciary, not a personal relationship. Knowing your tenants and engaging them beyond when the rent is due can solve many issues later on. https://lnkd.in/ewWu8F_a #paletzlaw #landlords #tenants

A number of states have already inacted protections for tenants preventing "no fault" lease terminations. In other words, if a tenant keeps paying rent and has not otherwise violated the lease, the landlord is required to continue to rent the property to them. Is this something that Texas should consider? #TexasPropertyCode #landlords #tenants #residentialproperty #NewLegislation #LandlordAttorney #nofault https://lnkd.in/g2GAJfxd

Marc Z. Goldgrub this article is totally biased. “But the arrangement rests on a problematic premise: that landlords can be trusted to not falsely claim a tenant occupied their property after an eviction date.” Best of luck trying to get any money from a tenant who owes thousands of dollars. Many landlords simply want to evict them rather than dealing with the hassle of collecting unpaid rent. The reason the amount owed can escalate so quickly is due to the inefficiency of the landlord and tenant board, which causes delays in scheduling hearings. In an ideal situation, a tenant who fails to pay rent should be evicted within 30 days of missing a payment. Landlords are not responsible for financially supporting their tenants, and not paying rent is essentially stealing. Marc Z. Goldgrub how about we deal with the underlying problem and stop making up hypothetical nonsense. Doug Ford how about fixing the landlord tenant board. You have put in more burocracts and fewer files are being processed. How does that happen?

So, I got another article published in blogTO, and some reactions I'm getting have been kind of ridiculous. The gist of the article is "landlords shouldn't be able to lie and legally claim money they have no legal right to with no consequences." And the reactions have been very in the vibe of "why are you writing mean things about struggling landlords?" Ok, listen: I handle cases for both landlords and tenants. I've handled and continue to handle evictions. I have seen up close and personal the damage deadbeat tenants can do. And I've written about that issue here, on my firm's blog, in BlogTO, etc. But no one should be subject to any legal process that puts them on the hook for money they do not owe, supported purely by lies. Can we not agree on this principle? Imagine if this were you, and someone tried to garnish your wages to the tune of tens of thousands you did not owe them. Would you not want them to face consequences for their treachery? Also, people focus a lot on so-called 'mom and pop' landlords as if that's who I am 'coming after' in my article. In reality, this article was inspired specifically by the conduct of enormous, astonishingly mismanaged corporate landlords who are the cause of many of Ontario's housing issues atm. Like, I get it. This is the world we live in when it comes to words on the internet. People pick a side and start spouting nonsense. But come on. #housing #ontario #law https://lnkd.in/g5iM5-fQ

We know California leads the USA in creating new laws... New California laws tighten renter protections. "California Gov. Gavin Newsom?signed three bills?changing renter protection practices in the state last month. Under Assembly Bill 2801, landlords are required to take photographs of a unit before move-in, after move-out and before and after any necessary repairs or cleaning, which must be provided to the tenant along with the security deposit disposition form. This bill will take effect on July 1, 2025. AB 2747 requires landlords to provide tenants with the option to report their on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, effective April 1, 2025. Senate Bill 611 forbids fees on rents paid by check, fees for posted notices or charging tenants in the military more than the standard security deposit amount, effective July 1, 2025." https://lnkd.in/e9pVndB6

California Assembly Bill 12 is set to cap security deposits at one month's rent for most new rental contracts. This new law eases the burden for renters trying to get by in expensive markets. Smaller landlords with no more than two properties and a total of four units can still require up to two months' rent as a deposit.?Despite the benefits, there's some concern from owners of high-end properties about whether one month’s deposit will be sufficient to cover potential damages. They can, however, seek additional fees if damages exceed the deposit. This is precisely the burden that Lighthouse Security Deposit aims to alleviate. By lowering upfront costs, tenants can move in with significantly less financial stress, paying only a fraction of the traditional security deposit amount. Meanwhile, landlords benefit from enhanced property protection, as coverage extends to damages or unpaid rent beyond traditional deposits, bolstering their financial security. #CaliforniaHousing #RentalMarket #PropertyManagement #MyLighthouse

Hoboken & Jersey City: 3 Landlords Sue Over Rent Control Three of the largest U.S. landlords have filed lawsuits against Hoboken and Jersey City, arguing that rent control laws are unconstitutional. With rent hikes reaching 30%, local officials argue such increases may violate state laws against "unconscionable and unreasonable" rent raises The disputes also delve into the technicalities of exemption from rent control for the buildings constructed after 1987, highlighting issues with compliance and documentation. For more details, please click the link https://lnkd.in/gex9DpZi