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SB 5197 Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing technical changes to eviction notice forms and modifying certain eviction...

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HB 1129

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HB 1124 Protecting tenants from excessive rent and related fees by providing at least six months' notice for rent increases over a certain amount,...

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HB 1074 Addressing documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises. A landlord may not withhold a...

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SB 5060 Requiring the registration of rental and vacant housing units. Bill Summary The Department of Commerce (Commerce) must create and...

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The 2023 Legislative Session begins on January 9, 2023, which is just around the corner. We are looking forward to YOU joining our events and...

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Several RHAWA forms have been revised as of 12/13/2022 based on the outcome of Sherwood Auburn v. Pinzon, a case related to a tenant receiving two...

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Any investor who is considering selling a piece of investment real estate will undoubtedly consider a 1031 Exchange. A 1031 Exchange refers to the...

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With the constant onslaught of new rental housing regulations, the most common question I get asked is, “isn’t this...

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It is called the Amazon Effect — and you’ve probably heard a lot about it. The ecommerce giant has reshaped nearly everything, from the...

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Every now and then we revisit this article about heating and cooling equipment maintenance because let’s face it, when it comes to the upkeep...

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As we enter the fourth quarter of 2022, there have been several changes to our local multi-family real estate market since the beginning of 2022 and...

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