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fromGothamist
2 days ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NAR to sunset governance groups as part of committee overhaul

NAR has initiated governance changes to streamline its committee structure and enhance effectiveness based on member feedback.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Mamdani crackdown targets condo and co-op tax cheats

Residency requirements for voting in New York are ambiguous, impacting co-op and condo owners amid new tax abatement documentation rules.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

ALTA renews TrustLink as Elite Provider for 2026

The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day, ALTA CEO Chris Morton said in the announcement.
Law
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Florida court shields reverse mortgage credit from garnishment

The court ruled that just because a homeowner has access to funds through a HECM doesn't mean those funds can be garnished until the homeowner actually requests a draw.
Miami
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
#real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Lawmakers move to restrict private listings in Washington

Brokers must publicly market residential listings to all buyers and brokers, with a limited health-or-safety exception for owners or occupants.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Swalwell ends Privacy Act case against FHFA, Pulte

Swalwell claimed that Pulte improperly accessed his mortgage records when referring him to the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations of mortgage and tax fraud.
SF politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Arizona's largest MLS shifts to independent board of directors

ARMLS transitions to an independent board of directors while establishing an advisory council for broker and agent input.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Nearly 28,000 L.A. County Property Owners Face Spring Fire Clearance Deadline-Here's What It Costs if You Don't Comply

Property owners who want to handle clearance themselves—and avoid racking up costs—should have responded to the county by March 10 to receive a property-specific deadline.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections

In effect, the Trump administration is attempting to roll back civil rights enforcement in housing at the federal level, and pressure states to weaken their own protections as well. That's not just bad policy, it's unlawful.
SF LGBT
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How seniors can tap home equity for renovations and ADUs

Block Renovation provides a trusted platform for homeowners to plan and hire contractors for major renovation projects, addressing the complexity and cost uncertainty of home renovations across all 50 states.
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

8 Best Places for Baby Boomers to Live in the U.S., According to Real Estate Experts

Baby boomers relocate based on financial benefits, lifestyle, climate, and community, prioritizing tax efficiency, healthcare access, and walkable neighborhoods.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Arizona housing reform push would curb HOA, design mandates

Arizona lawmakers are advancing bills to limit local control over housing design standards and contractor licensing to address the housing shortage.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac revise condo insurance standards

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac updated insurance requirements allowing ACV roof coverage for condos while maintaining RCV for other property, reducing homeowner costs and expanding mortgage market access.
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Police say gambling spending tied to Tallahassee property fraud

According to police, the case centers on how money connected to a client's property holdings was handled. Detectives say their review found signs that funds tied to the portfolio were improperly moved into the company's operating account.
US news
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under L.A.'s plan to delay SB 79

L.A. City Council adopted a strategy to upzone 55 areas, delaying SB 79's implementation and allowing for lower-density buildings.
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Association manager should not be allowed to interfere with board meetings

Board directors cannot delegate nondelegable duties like conducting meetings and making motions; managers lack legal authority to preside or move motions at any meeting.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 weeks ago

Tenancy in Common vs Joint Tenancy: Key Differences for Homebuyers

Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership where two or more people each own a share of a property. One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. Ownership shares can be, but don't have to be equal. For example, one person can own 60 percent while another owns 40 percent, based on how much each contributed financially.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Florida Agency Network partners with law firm to launch OL Title

OL Title represents a significant expansion of our capabilities. We're making available a title and closing resource specifically designed to handle the complexities of commercial and high-end residential transactions backed by the strength of a full-service law firm and the resources of Florida's largest independent title network.
Law
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fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Felony Charges Filed Against Man Who Installed Fence at Daly City Beach

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died following a US-Israeli military strike, while Bay Area incidents include fraud charges, shooting injuries, housing initiatives, and hate crimes.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Does tenant have to be present for repair work?

A landlord has a legal duty to make appropriate repairs and to do so promptly once notified. The rules governing landlord entry into a rental unit are stated in California Civil Code Section 1954. This statute says that a landlord may enter only during normal business hours and only for a legitimate reason, which includes repairs, and only after giving 24 hours written notice to the tenant.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Rent Watch: Tenant complains of neighbors' cooking odors

The fair housing statutes protect tenants' right to live in a rental property without interference or discrimination, regardless of their national origin. In our diverse society, these protections require housing providers to tolerate differences in culture and practices arising from the national backgrounds of their residents.
Social justice
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
35 years ago

Pasadena May Sue King's Villages : Race: An investigation found blacks were evicted or rejected as tenants more often than Latinos but did not say if discrimination was to blame.

A Pasadena city investigation found black applicants were rejected and black tenants evicted at King's Villages housing project in greater numbers than Latino applicants and tenants over six years, though discrimination was not definitively determined.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Colony Ridge settlement faces court challenge in Texas

A settlement agreement with Colony Ridge includes immigration enforcement and surveillance provisions that civil rights groups argue harm victims rather than provide relief and violate fair lending law.
#fair-housing-law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

Not in My Neighbor's Backyard

A Brentwood couple's luxury treehouse for their toddler sparked a dispute with their neighbor, leading to city inspection over privacy and code violation concerns.
SF real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Felony charges filed in Thornton State Beach fence case; new questions about real estate investor

A real estate investor faces felony charges for erecting an unauthorized fence at Thornton State Beach, blocking public beach access on property owned by a family since 1931.
Real estate
fromApartment Therapy
4 weeks ago

I Almost Lost My Home in My Divorce - Here's What I Wish I'd Known Before I Filed

In community property states, homes purchased during marriage may be considered jointly owned regardless of whose name appears on the title, requiring strategic planning during divorce proceedings.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Huge Rent-Controlled Complex in San Pedro to Be Razed for Condos

Southwinds Apartments, San Pedro's largest rent-controlled complex with 174 units, is being demolished to build luxury condominiums, eliminating affordable housing for long-term moderate-income tenants.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

State fire marshal misses deadline for apartment building safety report, angering housing advocates

Allowing single-stair apartment construction could lower multifamily housing costs and enable larger, better-lit units while fire-safety regulators evaluate modest building-code changes.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Is tenant who moved out after four days entitled to her money back?

Once she paid rent and moved in, she became a month-to-month tenant, regardless of the length of time she stayed in your house. As a month-to-month tenant, she is required to give you a 30-day written notice of termination, and she is responsible for rent during that 30-day period, whether she stayed there or not.
Law
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Cool Down
2 months ago

Homeowner baffled after discovering HOA installed inexplicable device: 'I wasn't consulted on this'

An HOA installed more-than-six-foot digital advertising billboards with cameras in a building lobby, charging residents for costs while a third party keeps ad revenue.
fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
1 month ago

California bill would require insurance protections for fire-hardened homes

State Sen. Sasha Renee Perez, D-Pasadena, who has worked to bring more transparency to the insurance claims process for survivors of last year's wildfires, has proposed Senate Bill 1076. Known as the Insurance Coverage for Fire-Safe Homes Act, it would require insurance companies to offer or renew insurance for properties that meet wildfire safety standards set by State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.
California
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Problems of Landlords and the Rights of Their Tenants

Property owners face significant challenges enforcing lease violations due to difficult eviction processes, while tenant overcrowding and maintenance issues complicate property management responsibilities.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Is there a time limit on collecting rent payments?

California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161(2) limits the amount of past-due rent that can be collected with to a three-day notice to rent that was unpaid no more than one year before the notice. Since the total amount in the notice included unpaid rent from two years earlier, the entire notice is invalid and cannot be used as the basis for a subsequent unlawful detainer action seeking your eviction.
Law
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Picking the Best Way to Hold Title to Your Home

Five common methods exist for holding home title: sole ownership, tenants in common, joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, and community property, each with distinct tax, probate, and ownership implications.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Homeowners renting out space must follow tenant-landlord rules

Homeowners renting rooms must follow state tenant-landlord laws and establish written rental agreements covering rent amount, deposits, payment dates, occupants, and lease terms.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Georgia lawmakers move to curb HOA foreclosures

Georgia law allows HOAs to foreclose when homeowners owe over $2,000, prompting proposed bills to ban HOA-initiated foreclosures and expand homeowner protections.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Tenants threaten legal action over hot homes

Woolwich tenants report dangerously high indoor temperatures and may bring the first Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 claim against their housing association.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I draw the line at this woman smoking in my yard

Dear Eric: My youngest son is in his mid-40s. He had some heavy mental issues a few years ago and moved back home to our basement. Prior to the breakdown, his wife left him, he lost a job he loved, and soon he started dating Leslie. She became pregnant, and our beautiful granddaughter was born but passed at two months and two days from SIDS. Our hearts were and are still broken.
Relationships
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Homestead exemption won't protect owner from nonjudicial foreclosure

A homestead exemption protects home equity from creditors in California for principal residences, including condominiums, and applies only to judicial foreclosures, not nonjudicial foreclosures by associations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

A Mississauga man sued the city over not mowing his lawn and won | CBC News

I felt that this is something that I could do personally, in order to address the problem of biodiversity decline and global warming, he said.
Toronto
#housing-affordability
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

Rich Man, Poor Lawn Leaves Neighbors Fuming

Wealthy businessman Charles Probst abandoned his ambitious landscaping project on his Westlake estate, leaving behind poorly maintained vegetation and settling a $2 million arts donation lawsuit.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

More states move to limit private listings, Illinois and Hawaii step in

States possess broad police powers to regulate real estate marketing practices, as demonstrated by Illinois, Hawaii, Wisconsin, and Washington enacting private listing restrictions with varying transparency requirements.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Five years of litigation over homelessness devolves into a battle of definitions

U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter kicked off the hearing in November with a searing review of the city's "pattern of defiance of settlement agreement and the deadlines contained within it with performance or performative compliance only resulting in the wake of court hearings." Four days of testimony, spread over nearly two months, have produced a striking record of confusion and disagreement over the meaning of basic terms such as "homeless encampment" and "persons served,"
Los Angeles
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Have No Choice But to Sell My Mother's House. There's One Exasperating Person Standing in My Way.

A reluctant sibling is blocking the sale of an elderly mother's house needed to fund assisted living, risking the mother's finances within months.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Short-term rentals are now illegal in Saratoga

Saratoga City Council banned short-term residential rentals, established escalating fines, and authorized data requests from rental websites to enforce the prohibition.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

MALIBOU LAKE : Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Homeowners' Legal Bills

A property owner ordered to pay $10,500 in legal fees after filing a frivolous SLAPP lawsuit against a homeowners association that opposed her construction project.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

A California homeowner is fighting a $2.4 million fine over beach access and a pickleball court

Homeowner John Levy challenges Coastal Commission fines, alleging due-process violations and disputing enforcement over gates, native vegetation, a wedding site and a pickleball court.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Mobile Home Condo Pioneers Mark 1st Anniversary

Malibu Village Mobile Home Estates became the first mobile home park in Los Angeles County converted to resident-owned condominium, establishing a pioneering model for tenant ownership in the mobile home industry.
US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California lawmaker wants to make it easier for churches and colleges to build affordable housing

Federal bill would allow faith-based organizations and colleges to build affordable rental housing on their land and incentivize local governments to remove zoning and permitting barriers.
Boston real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago

What Is The "health" Of A Boston Condo Association Mean? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

A Boston condo association's health depends on financial stability, physical maintenance, operational transparency, sufficient reserves, low delinquency, clear records, and adequate insurance coverage.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Tenants 'Crushed' After California Renter Protections Bill Stalls in the Legislature | KQED

AB 1157 faced strong realtor and builder opposition, was narrowed to win support, and proposed limiting annual rent increases to a 5% cap.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Pennymac leader on policy shifts to ease homeownership barriers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were directed to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to offset Fed rolloffs, but authority may expire without GSE changes.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Fierce backlash prompts San Jose to punt mobile home park ordinance that would allow raised rents and passed-on costs

San Jose postponed proposed mobile home park ordinance changes after residents protested a one-time 10% rent hike and capital cost passthroughs threatening affordability.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

OCC escrow plan opposed by regulators, consumer advocates

The OCC proposed rules would let national banks control mortgage escrow terms and potentially withhold interest, preempting state consumer protections.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

YIMBY Law leader cleared of charge she broke California bar rules

The State Bar of California found Sonja Trauss engaged in political advocacy, not the unauthorized practice of law.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Fence Controversy at Daly City Beachfront Property Escalates With Legal Filing

A lawsuit seeks to prevent San Mateo County from removing a chainlink fence around multi-owner property adjacent to Thornton State Beach.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

Opponents of California upzoning are using state bar complaints to challenge pro-housing advocacy, prompting First Amendment and regulatory disputes.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area town seeks to curb loud music, inciteful language and fighting with revised rules

Windsor will fine individuals up to $500 for excessive noise, inciteful or offensive language, and fighting in public beginning March 4.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

South Bay property owners to pay fee for assessment appeals - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County will charge homeowners $290 and commercial property owners $675 to file assessment appeals, raising $3.4 million annually.
Real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Legal Drama Likely to Heat Up Over Fence Installed on Coastal Property in Daly City

A Daly City coastal property comprises four parcels with multiple owners, creating disagreement and a disputed fence installed by Luke Brugnara that blocks public access.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Security as Script: Inside the Architecture of Gated Living

Gated communities shape residents' behavior through repetitive entry rituals and designed internal spaces that normalize compliance, surveillance, privatized safety, and belonging.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago

What Are The Key Items You Should Know About A Boston Condo Association? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third-party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords, and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc.
Real estate
#builders-remedy
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Florida judge denies broker's bid to make NAR, MLSs enforce rules

Zea alleges defendants coordinated to restrict choice and maintain high prices by steering buyers and failing to enforce MLS/NAR rules; court denied his motion.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Court advised to reject legal bid to compel NAR rule enforcement

The magistrate judge recommends denying Zea's preliminary injunction because delay and lack of evidence undermine any claim of irreparable harm.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Tenants' Rights Bill Stalls In Sacramento | KQED

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice sued California, along with 22 other states and Washington, D.C., for access to their full, unredacted voter files. That includes driver's license, social security numbers and other sensitive data. DOJ officials said they needed the data to assess whether states were properly maintaining their voter rolls and ensuring "only American citizens are voting, only one time," as Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said in a social media post in December.
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