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Why Cities Need to Stop the Eviction Cycle

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It’s a crowded courtroom in Milwaukee. Arlene pokes her head through the door, and whispers to get the attention of her landlord, Sherrena, sitting in the gallery. Like most people in the courtroom, both are black. Sherrena steps outside into the hallway, and chastises Arlene by showing her...

Wyoming

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Wyoming Landlord Tenant Law The following concerns Wyoming Landlord Tenant Laws and includes their official state statutes. This is not an exhaustive list of all relevant laws and regulations, and it is not intended to be legal advice. Laws are subject to change, and will often vary from...

New Orleans one of the worst U.S. cities for renters

New Orleans one of the worst U.S. cities for renters Read more
CNN/Money last week named New Orleans one of the worst cities for renters in the U.S. Housing prices have risen dramatically in the last few years, while the cost of living has stagnated. Housing advocates fear services like Airbnb will make things worse. “[Hurricane] Katrina really...

The Importance of Criminal Background Checks

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According to a 2013 report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), crime rates are still at historic lows and continue to decrease slightly each year. Crime does exist, though, and there may come a time when a prospective tenant has a criminal history. Performing tenant background checks...

Landlords’ Rental Ads Illegal

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Two landlords in Buffalo, New York have agreed to settle allegations that their rental policies, including several ads placed on Craigslist, were discriminatory. New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the settlements this week. According to Schneiderman’s office,...

Landlord Liable for Renting to Bullies

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A landlord and property management company in Massachusetts were hit with a $25,000 penalty after they allegedly failed to protect a tenant from harassment. The harassment was coming from other tenants and their guests. The Attorney General’s office concluded that it was the...

Landlord Sued for Failing to Advertise Vacancies

Landlord Sued for Failing to Advertise Vacancies Read more
A Bronx landlord was sued this week for relying solely on tenant referrals rather than advertising vacancies. According to the complaint filed by the The Fair Housing Justice Center, the landlord told a white housing tester posing as a prospective tenant that the company never advertises...