Landlord–tenant law

FTC, CFPB Send Notice Letters to Landlords Regarding Pandemic Eviction Moratorium

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Monday, May 3, 2021

With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.

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  • With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
  • The CFPB recently enacted an interim final rule requiring debt collectors to give tenants written notice of their rights under the CDCs moratorium and prohibiting debt collectors from misrepresenting tenants eligibility for eviction protection.
  • The letter outlines these requirements and provides sample language for notice to tenants facing eviction.
  • The FTC also issued guidance about the moratorium for both landlords and tenants.

FTC, CFPB Send Notice Letters to Landlords Regarding Pandemic Eviction Moratorium

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 3, 2021

With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.

Key Points: 
  • With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
  • The CFPB recently enacted an interim final rule requiring debt collectors to give tenants written notice of their rights under the CDCs moratorium and prohibiting debt collectors from misrepresenting tenants eligibility for eviction protection.
  • The letter outlines these requirements and provides sample language for notice to tenants facing eviction.
  • The FTC also issued guidance about the moratorium for both landlords and tenants.

Piedmont Office Realty Trust Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

We were able to execute almost as many new leases during the first quarter of 2021 as we did during the last three quarters of 2020 combined.

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  • We were able to execute almost as many new leases during the first quarter of 2021 as we did during the last three quarters of 2020 combined.
  • Further, we continue to have good activity in our leasing pipeline and anticipate continued momentum into the second quarter.
  • Because of the long-term renewal of these 100% leased, single-tenant properties, the Company began marketing these assets for sale during the first quarter.
  • The Company is actively working to expand the WELL program to a number of its other properties.\nPiedmont has recently partnered with Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and Howard University in Washington, D.C. to introduce the Piedmont Office Realty Trust Scholarship Program.

Tour24 Marks Milestone with One Million Units on Platform for Self-Guided Rental Tours

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

As properties look to capitalize on this momentum, Tour24 , the award-winning platform for self-guided tours, is releasing new insights from a survey of nearly 250 prospects on what renters are looking for in the leasing process.

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  • As properties look to capitalize on this momentum, Tour24 , the award-winning platform for self-guided tours, is releasing new insights from a survey of nearly 250 prospects on what renters are looking for in the leasing process.
  • "\nThe Tour24 survey found that three in 10 prospects commit to leasing immediately following a Tour24 tour.\n"Self-guided tours are the future.
  • Built by innovators in multifamily, Tour24 is the only provider of a truly self-guided experience that incorporates audio and visual support.
  • Led by a high-caliber client success team of industry experts, Tour24 is laser focused on delivering more traffic, more tours and ultimately more leases.

American Homes 4 Rent Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

"We are proud of our company\'s ability to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as we effectively adapted operations to support the health and safety of our residents, employees and communities.

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  • "We are proud of our company\'s ability to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as we effectively adapted operations to support the health and safety of our residents, employees and communities.
  • "\nAmerican Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is 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, 2020, we owned 53,584 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.\n'

ImageWare Appoints James Sight to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: IWSY) ("ImageWare" or "the Company"), a leader in biometric identification and authentication, announced today that it has appointed shareholder and experienced public company advisor James "Jim" Sight to its Board of Directors, effective April 26, 2021.

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  • b'SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: IWSY) ("ImageWare" or "the Company"), a leader in biometric identification and authentication, announced today that it has appointed shareholder and experienced public company advisor James "Jim" Sight to its Board of Directors, effective April 26, 2021.
  • Following Sight\'s addition, ImageWare\'s Board is now expanded from four members to five, including four independent Directors.\nSight joins ImageWare with nearly 30 years of experience at the public company board level across several industries, including industrials, airlines, energy, technology, and real estate.
  • Sight previously founded and ran Sight Leasing Company, which he grew into the second largest lessor of delivery vehicles to the United States Postal Service.\nSight holds a B.S.
  • "\nSight added: "I am looking forward to joining a well-decorated board of directors while working closely with the management team in this transition to the next chapter for ImageWare.

Bassett Announces Additional Plans for the New Upholstery Manufacturing Facility Previously Announced and Certain Financial Information Related to Fiscal March 2021

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'BASSETT, Va., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today that it has signed a lease for a 123,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Newton, North Carolina.

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  • b'BASSETT, Va., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today that it has signed a lease for a 123,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Newton, North Carolina.
  • The Company reported previously in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 27, 2021, that lease negotiations with the landlord were ongoing.
  • Production at the facility is expected to start in June 2021 and ramp up during the Company\xe2\x80\x99s fiscal third quarter.
  • Shipments for March 2021 increased 59% over March 2020 and 21% over March 2019.

Argent Retail Advisors Executes 20,000 SF Foothill Crossings Lease in Rancho Cucamonga

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Argent Retail Advisors has executed a 20,000-square-foot lease at Foothill Crossings with STGi, a national medical tenant which provides comprehensive, nationwide healthcare services to federal, state, and local government customers.

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  • b'RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Argent Retail Advisors has executed a 20,000-square-foot lease at Foothill Crossings with STGi, a national medical tenant which provides comprehensive, nationwide healthcare services to federal, state, and local government customers.
  • Terry Bortnick, President and founder of Argent Retail Advisors, represented the property owner, locally based FC Rancho, LLC, in the 10-year lease agreement.The space is part of a community shopping center located across the street from Victoria Gardens regional mall.
  • A national medical tenant like STGi will drive as much, if not more, foot traffic into the shopping center, which will benefit our restaurants and service retail tenants, and provide a strong, stable rental stream for the landlord from a national medical tenant with an exceptionally strong business.
  • "\nAbout Argent Retail Advisors:Argent Retail Advisors, Inc. is a retail commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm based in Mission Viejo, California.Since its inception in 2008, Argent has consistently ranked as one of the top Retail Leasing firms in Southern California.\n'

W. P. Carey Inc. to Release First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Friday, April 30, 2021

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Friday, April 16, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC), a net lease real estate investment trust, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 before the market opens on Friday, April 30, 2021.\nThe company will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss its financial results at 10:00a.m.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC), a net lease real estate investment trust, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 before the market opens on Friday, April 30, 2021.\nThe company will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss its financial results at 10:00a.m.
  • Eastern Time the same day, details of which are provided below.\nPlease dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.\nLive Audio Webcast and Replay: www.wpcarey.com/earnings\nW.
  • For nearly five decades, the company has invested in high-quality single-tenant industrial, warehouse, office, retail and self-storage properties subject to long-term net leases with built-in rent escalators.
  • Its portfolio is located primarily in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe and is well-diversified by tenant, property type, geographic location and tenant industry.\n'

Global Electronics Test & Measurement Rental and Lease Market - 5G and IoT Accelerates the the World Market

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

DUBLIN, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "5G and IoT Accelerates the Global Electronics Test & Measurement Rental and Lease Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "5G and IoT Accelerates the Global Electronics Test & Measurement Rental and Lease Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global electronics test & measurement rental and lease market comprises the companies and end users that opt for procuring new and used general-purpose electronics test & measurement instruments through rental or lease financing options.
  • Even though several factors drive the market, the penetration of the rental and lease model in the global electronics test and measurement market is still low.
  • This report is focused on assessing the current and future potential of the rental and lease market.