Landlord–tenant law

Housing-education Nonprofit Star-C Announces Tenant Advocacy Program

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Landlord, Real property law, Landlord–tenant law, Prescreen, Economy, Land law, Real estate, Housing in the United Kingdom, Affordable housing

Tenants will contribute half of the outstanding rent, and landlords will be asked to waive late fees and other penalties.

Key Points: 
  • Tenants will contribute half of the outstanding rent, and landlords will be asked to waive late fees and other penalties.
  • "In one instance, we had a long-term legacy tenant, and her pension check was stolen," Stagmeier says.
  • The program is being rolled out to the greater Atlanta community as part of Star-C's mission to reduce transiency.
  • Qualified landlords will sign up for the program and prescreen tenant applications from those in need and who want to apply for relief.

Resident Relief Foundation Leads Nationwide Fundraising Initiative To Keep Renters In Their Homes When Eviction Moratoriums Are Lifted

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Eviction, Forced migration, Landlord–tenant law

The Resident Relief Foundation was established to help responsible residents stay in their homes during an unexpected financial emergency.

Key Points: 
  • The Resident Relief Foundation was established to help responsible residents stay in their homes during an unexpected financial emergency.
  • "The federal and statewide rental eviction moratoriums are a welcome relief to renters suffering from the economic fallout of the pandemic, but further relief efforts are necessary to support the immense number of affected renters," said Tina Oswald, executive director of the Resident Relief Foundation.
  • Currently, nationwide moratoriums and state assistance programs have been enacted to help individuals stay in their homes during required lockdowns.
  • The Resident Relief Foundation (RRF) helps responsible residents stay in their homes during a singular, unexpected financial emergency.

OFL to Ford Government: Rent relief for residential and small business tenants must be a priority

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Landlord–tenant law, Canadian Labour Congress, Ontario Federation of Labour, Eviction, OFL, Affordable housing

When it comes to rent relief, the cancellation or abatement of rent, evictions, and utility payments, are what is needed.

Key Points: 
  • When it comes to rent relief, the cancellation or abatement of rent, evictions, and utility payments, are what is needed.
  • Before April 1, Doug Ford assured tenants that if they could not pay their rent, they shouldnt.
  • However, the province has yet to implement legislation that would allow for this much-needed rent relief to occur.
  • With Ontarios legislature set to return for a sitting today, the Ford government should be legislating rent relief, said Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Patty Coates.

Swivel Releases SaaS-based Leasing Application to Help Landlords and Leasing Teams Go Digital and Stay Ahead of Curve

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Law, Business law, Contract law, Landlord–tenant law, Legal documents, Property law, Lease, Private law, Business

AgileView gives office space landlords and their leasing teams the power to digitally transform the office leasing process for any of their properties and leases to maintain momentum and stay ahead of the curve during and after the economic downturn.

Key Points: 
  • AgileView gives office space landlords and their leasing teams the power to digitally transform the office leasing process for any of their properties and leases to maintain momentum and stay ahead of the curve during and after the economic downturn.
  • The move comes as a direct response from leasing teams needing a fast solution to innovate their processes during this period of social distancing where traditional leasing activities have come to a halt.
  • "Swivel helped us get setup with 3D virtual touring capabilities and is helping our teams to engage existing and prospective tenants with this interactive, online leasing experience."
  • Companies such as Cameron Management, HPI, and Lincoln Property Company are currently showcasing their properties with AgileView's virtual touring capabilities:

COVID 19 Related Income Challenges Affect Landlords in Significant Ways; States TenantScreeningUSA.com

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Friday, April 10, 2020
Landlord–tenant law, Real property law, Economy, Land law, Property law, Forced migration, Eviction, Tenant screening, Landlord, Leasehold estate

COVID 19 has brought the global economy to a virtual standstill and in doing such millions of people are being laid off.

Key Points: 
  • COVID 19 has brought the global economy to a virtual standstill and in doing such millions of people are being laid off.
  • Across the country some governors have taken action to try and protect victims of the COVID 19 crisis from eviction.
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    But every state may have their own policy in place regarding COVID 19 related evictions, which could cause greater confusion.
  • With a highly trained and experienced staff, TenantScreeningUSA.com can provide help to landlords and property managers with all their tenant screening needs.

American Homes 4 Rent Announces Dates of First Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Economy, Finance, Money, Landlord–tenant law, Real property law, Renting, Leasing, Contract law, Real estate investment trust, Real estate investing, Leasehold estate, National Car Rental

American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is fast becoming a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and tenant satisfaction.

Key Points: 
  • American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is fast becoming a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and tenant satisfaction.
  • We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and operating attractive, single-family homes as rental properties.
  • As of December 31, 2019, we owned 52,552 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.

KBRA Europe Releases Research – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Potential Impact of Rent Disruptions on CMBS Transactions in Continental Europe

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Insurance, Finance, Health, Banking, Infectious diseases, Professional services, Landlord–tenant law, Finance, Money, Economy, Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Commercial mortgage-backed security, Lease, Eviction

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited (KBRA) releases a report which examines the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as it relates to potential rent disruptions among CMBS transactions in Continental Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited (KBRA) releases a report which examines the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as it relates to potential rent disruptions among CMBS transactions in Continental Europe.
  • KBRA has rated six CMBS transactions with loans secured on commercial real estate (CRE) in Continental Europe.
  • In some countries, this has included rules to protect commercial tenants from eviction for nonpayment of rent during the crisis.
  • More generally, it is now likely that many tenants, particularly from the retail sector, will negotiate for outright rent holidays or rent reductions.

SixFifty's Free Hello Landlord Tool Helps People Avoid Eviction Under New Federal Stimulus

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Landlord–tenant law, Real property law, Land law, Landlord, Eviction, Property law, Real estate

SixFifty launched Hello Landlord in June 2019 to help renters communicate with their landlords about problems with rental properties and missed rent payments.

Key Points: 
  • SixFifty launched Hello Landlord in June 2019 to help renters communicate with their landlords about problems with rental properties and missed rent payments.
  • "The Hello Landlord Tool helps people to recognize the protections that are currently in place for renters and begin important conversations with their landlords so they can avoid being evicted once the protections expire."
  • Hello Landlord is the second tool that SixFifty has built in the last week to try and keep people in their homes during this COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Like Hello Lender, the updated Hello Landlord tool asks renters a series of basic questions, such as their names and the address of the property they are renting.

Coronavirus No-Eviction Rules Do Not Cancel Rent Obligations to Landlords

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Real property law, Land law, Property, Economy, Renting, Land tenure, Leasing, Eviction, Landlord, Leasehold estate, Landlord–tenant law, Slumlord

However, many renters who are protected from eviction mistakenly believe they do not owe rent, according to Texas landlord/tenant law attorney Darrell Cook .

Key Points: 
  • However, many renters who are protected from eviction mistakenly believe they do not owe rent, according to Texas landlord/tenant law attorney Darrell Cook .
  • "The current patchwork of no-eviction rules has led to a great number of people thinking they do not have to pay their rent when the law says otherwise," says Mr. Cook, who represents landlords and property owners.
  • Tenants who don't pay their rent on time are in breach of their rental contracts.
  • "Landlords rely on rent payments to take care of mortgage payments, property maintenance, utilities, taxes, etc.

InventoryBase Announces new Pre Check out Notes Self-Service Facility to Assist Agents and Tenants

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Renting, Economy, Property, Finance, Landlord–tenant law, Real property law, Housing in the United Kingdom, Housing in Scotland, Letting agent, Damage deposit, Landlord, Leasehold estate

Their new self-service pre check out notes template has been designed in direct response to the Tenancy Deposits Scheme (TDS) advice for managing tenants who are checking out during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Their new self-service pre check out notes template has been designed in direct response to the Tenancy Deposits Scheme (TDS) advice for managing tenants who are checking out during the pandemic.
  • Steve Rad, managing director of InventoryBase said:
    "Although moving during this time is not ideal we understand that for some tenants it is necessary.
  • The self-service facility is available now to all existing InventoryBase customers and via clerks using the software to provide reports to letting agents and landlords.
  • Guidance for tenants to complete the pre check out notes online can be found here.