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Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit in Florida Against Fountain View Apartments, Inc. and Its On-site Manager

usdoj.gov, Jun 16, 2008 The Justice Department today sued Fountain View Apartments, Inc. and its on-site manager, Mildred Chastain, for violating the Fair Housing Act by

San Francisco landlords arrested for terrorizing tenants

Staff Writer, May 01, 2008 San Francisco property owners was arrested for waging terror on tenants in an apartment building South of Market, including dismantling the flooring supports on a unit

HUD charges New York CO-OP with denying Handicap-accessible parking space

hud.gov, May 20, 2008 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged a cooperative apartment complex in Peekskill, New

SEC Charges Three Promoters for Victimizing military families in real estate investment scheme

SEC, Mar 03, 2008 The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three promoters who targeted military families in a multi-million dollar investment

Survey finds that most Orleans public housing want to retun to the City,but not to public housing

HUD, Mar 11, 2008 A significant majority of public housing residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina do not

HUD Settles Discrimination Complaint Against Las Vegas Landlord

US Department of Housing & Urban Development, Jan 31, 2008 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a settlement agreement with two Las Vegas landlords for alleged violations of the Fair Housing

FHA Reaching Out To 850,000 At-Risk Homeowners

US Department of Housing & Urban Development, Feb 13, 2008 Beginning this week, HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is mailing hundreds of thousands of letters to at-risk homeowners

Parkersburg Apartment Owner Settles Violations of Lead Paint Notification Rule

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dec 18, 2007 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Ross has settled alleged violations of a federal rule requiring disclosure of lead-based paint

HUD Settles Discrimination Complaints Against Managers of St. Louis Apartment Complex

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Jan 02, 2008 Settlement with managers of a St. Louis apartment complex for alleged violations of the Fair Housing

Justice Department Settles Housing Discrimination Case with Orange County, California, Landlords

U.S. Department of Justice, Jan 14, 2008 The USDOJ announced that it has reached an agreement resolving a housing discrimination lawsuit concerning alleged discrimination on the basis of national

Governor Signs Assemblyman Eng's Bill That Improves Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Assembly Member Mike Eng, Nov 28, 2007 Assembly Bill 1126 clarifies and improves the procedures for acquiring information that helps landlords and tenants settle their differences

Agencies Issue Proposed Rules and Guidelines that Address Accuracy and Integrity of Consumer Report Information and Rules to Allow Direct Disputes

Office of Comptroller of Currency (OCC), Dec 11, 2007 The federal financial regulatory agencies and the Federal Trade Commission have approved proposed regulations and

Newly revised landlord-tenant guide available to Missourians

Misssouri Attorney General, Oct 15, 2007 The booklet includes extensive changes made last year to Missouri's landlord-tenant

Justice Department Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Red Wing, Minnesota, Landlords

U.S. Department of Justice, Oct 22, 2007 Landlords Thomas and Dawn Fischer have agreed to pay to settle a

HUD Charges Connecticut Landlord With Violating The Fair Housing Act

HUD, Sep 21, 2007 Landlord charged for violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to renew the lease of a woman whose disabled child needs a service

California Landlord Tenant Disputes

Office of the Attorney General - California, Oct 05, 2007 If you feel your grievance merits legal action, we suggest that you confer with a private

Hastings, Minnesota, Landlord to Pay $400,000 to Settle Justice Department Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

USDOJ, Aug 31, 2007 No woman should be prevented from enjoying a safe and comfortable home because she is the victim of unwanted sexual advances by a

Landlord Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail for Building Conditions Unfit for Human Habitation

NYC, Sep 07, 2007 Landlords have a legal obligation to provide safe and decent apartments to their

Connecticut Landlords Settle Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Case

HUD, Sep 14, 2007 New Haven owners have agreed to pay a $32,000 fine for failing to inform tenants their apartments may contain lead-based

Oakland Landlord Sentenced for Allowing Marijuana to be Grown on Multiple Commercial Properties

DEA, Aug 17, 2007 Federal jury convicted Mr. Grossi for renting and making that property available to for the purpose of unlawfully manufacturing

MassDEP Fines West Springfield Landlord $15,000 for Asbestos Violations

Mass.gov, Aug 24, 2007 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has penalized Iqbal Murtaza $15,000 for asbestos removal violations at a rental

HUD Charges Philadelphia Landlord With Violating The Fair Housing Act

HUD, Jul 20, 2007 Philadelphia couple who own rental properties with violating the Fair Housing Act by allegedly refusing to rent an

Manchester, N.H. Landlord Charged With Failing to Warn Tenants About Lead Paint

EPA, Jul 27, 2007 landlord has been cited by EPA for violations of federal lead paint disclosure

Virgina Beach Landlord With Violating The Fair Housing Act

HUD, Aug 10, 2007 Owner accused of treating black families worse, using racial

HUD Charges CT Landlord with Violating the Fair Housing ACT

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jul 07, 2007 Disabled child allegedly denied use of service

General Obligations of Landlords and Tenants

Missouri Attorney Generasl's Office, Jul 16, 2007 Landlord tenant disputes are a common occurrence in the renting process, and many could be avoided if both parties were aware of their rights and

General Obligations of Landlords and Tenants

Missouri Attorney General, Jun 18, 2007 Landlord-tenant disputes are a common occurrence in the renting process, and many could be avoided if both parties were aware of their rights and

Virginia Landlord-Tenant Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer affairs, Jun 22, 2007 If you have to go to court as a result of a landlord-tenant dispute, either as defendant or plaintiff, you should consider seeking qualified legal

Landlord Tenant Housing Issues in Maryland

District CourT of Maryland, May 25, 2007 Enforcement procedures and penalties in the Maryland law are also similar to those in federal

Landlord-Tenant Disputes in California

Office of the Attorney General of California, Jun 01, 2007 If you feel your grievance merits legal action, we suggest that you confer with a private

Calhoun County Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Calhoun County Courts, Calhoun County, Michigan, Jun 08, 2007 Generally, the person who signs a lease agreement is responsible for making the rent

Basic Rules Governing California Security Deposits

californialandlordtenantrentlaw.com, May 10, 2007 Security deposit is a charge imposed by the landlord to secure the landlord against future tenant

New York Security Deposit Rules and Regulations

New York rentlaw.com, May 16, 2007 New York Landlords, regardless of the number of units in the building, must treat the deposits as trust funds belonging to their

Washington State Landlord-Tenant Housing Rights

Washington State Bar Association, Apr 12, 2007 Landlord-Tenant

California Landlord Tenant Disputes

Office of the attorney General, Apr 19, 2007 California Landlord Tenant

Landlord Tenant Law Overview

Cornell Law School, May 02, 2007 Landlord-tenant law governs the rental of commercial and residential

General obligations of landlords and tenants

Consumer Protection Publications, Mar 29, 2007 Landlord-tenant disputes are a common occurrence in the renting process, and many could be avoided if both parties were aware of their rights and

Housing Discrimination Complaints At An All Time High

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Apr 05, 2007 For the second year in a row race and disability were virtually tied as the most common bases of housing

California DFEH Wins 1 Million Dollar Disability Discrimination Settlement Against Landlord

hud.gov, Feb 20, 2007 Project Sentinel and other FHIP organizations help victims of discrimination by investigating housing discrimination complaints, mediating resolutions for these

Missouri Landlord Tenant Law Violation

hud.gov, Mar 08, 2007 While Calvert was holding Rowland, her son walked in the bedroom and witnessed the alleged assault. At that point, Rowland claims Calvert released her and left the

In Parma, Ohio Landlord Tenant Law

State of Ohio, Mar 20, 2007 The City of Parma's Fair Housing Ordinance prohibits housing

Justice Department Sues Los Angeles Landlord For Engaging In Discrimination

usdoj.gov, Dec 29, 2006 The complaint also alleges that the Sterling Defendants refused to rent to African-American prospective tenants and misrepresented the availability of apartment

Salem, Mass. Housing Authority Faces Fines for Failure to Disclose Lead Paint Hazards to Tenants

US Environmental Protection Agency, Jan 04, 2007 The Salem Housing Authority may pay a significant penalty for violation of federal lead paint disclosure

Preventing Rip-Offs, Foreclosure In Home Repairs

lsc.gov, Dec 14, 2006 Six months later, the contractor, who was paid in full from the loan he set up, has done no work, and the lender has foreclosed on your

Bankruptcy Fraud In Scheme To Avoid Paying Rent

fbi.gov, Nov 30, 2006 Pleaded guilty today to two counts of bankruptcy fraud and one count of making false statements in a bankruptcy

In Maryland, Failure To Pay Rent

State Of Maryland, Oct 16, 2006 The landlord files the action with the District Court stating the amount of rent

Legislation To Extend Tenant Eviction Notice To 60 Days

gov.ca.gov, Nov 02, 2006 This bill will help soften the blow by giving tenants time to deal with the financial pressures of

Low-Income Tenants Claim Sexual Harassment By Former Landlord

lsc.gov, Nov 16, 2006 All four tenants were single, African-American females who lived separately and did not know each other before contacting

Connecticut State Laws On Landlords' Treatment Of Abandoned Property

State of Connecticut, Sep 18, 2006 If the property is unclaimed, the marshal can set it on an adjacent sidewalk, street, or

Utah Code Overview Of The Eviction Process

State Of Utah, Oct 03, 2006 To recover possession of real property, a landlord must proceed

Violations Of New Jersey Fair Housing Act

HUD Government, Jul 31, 2006 Issued a charge of discrimination against Triple H. Realty, LLC of Lakewood, New

Florida Abandoned Property Law

State of Connecticut, Aug 14, 2006 The landlord must send a notice, to the place the tenant is expected to receive

Arizona Landlord Tenant Act

State of Arizona, Aug 29, 2006 Landlord and tenant remedies for abuse of

California 60 Day Law Notice Of Eviction Expires

dca.ca.gov, May 04, 2006 That tenancy are no longer required to give 60-days notice, but only 30-days

Florida Landlord Tenant Laws

myfloridahouse.gov, May 17, 2006 Current law does not provide for early lease termination by a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating

Hud Charges Illinois Landlord Tenant With A Violation Of Fair Housing Act

hud.gov, Feb 24, 2006 Rofrano said she would not have any blank leases until her personal assistant came in the next

Virginia Landlord Tenant Law

arlingtonva.us, Mar 13, 2006 Rent escrow required for continuance of tenant's

Michigan Tenant Law On Periodic Tenancy

legislature.mi.gov, Apr 19, 2006 The same advantage is true for the landlord; he or she may decide to no longer rent to the tenant if the same proper notice is

Fair Housing Authority Of Ohio

Ohio.gov, Jan 26, 2006 which enacted changes in the classes of persons protected by the Ohio Fair Housing Law, and significantly enhanced the enforcement powers of The Ohio Civil

South Carolina Landlord Tenant Act

scstatehouse.net, Feb 10, 2006 The circuit courts and magistrate courts of this State shall exercise concurrent jurisdiction over any landlord with

New Jersey Fair Housing Act

nj.gov, Dec 28, 2005 Based on the Fair Housing Act, as amended, there are seven technical

In Pennsylvania, Landlord Security Deposit

attorneygeneral.gov, Jan 11, 2006 A security deposit is money which actually belongs to the tenant, but is held by the landlord for protection against damages or unpaid

In California, Landlord Tentant Legislation

dca.ca.gov, Dec 01, 2005 A Guide to Residential Tenants? and Landlords? Rights and Responsibilities 2003 edition with 2004

Florida Landlord Who Discriminated Against His Tenant, Pays $20,000 In Damages

usdoj.gov, Dec 01, 2005 In fear for her safety and for her guest's safety, the tenant moved from the

Florida's Prohibited Provisions In Rental Agreements

flsenate.gov, Dec 14, 2005 If such a void and unenforceable provision is included in a rental agreement entered

Most Tenants Who Rent A Place To Live Come Under The State's Residential Landlord Tenant Act

atg.wa.gov, Aug 19, 2005

Some Provisions Which May Appear In Rental Agreements Or Leases Are Not Legal And Cannot Be Enforced Under The Law

atg.wa.gov, Aug 19, 2005 Some Provisions Which May Appear In Rental Agreements Or

Senate Clarifies Landlord Tenant Eviction Procedures

wa.gov, Mar 15, 2005 Senate clarifies landlord-tenant eviction

New Bankruptcy Bill Keeps Tenant Protection Under Current Tenant Landlord Laws

Press Release, Mar 30, 2005 New Bankruptcy Bill Keeps Tenant Protection Under Current Tenant-Landlord

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