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The Oregon House has unanimously passed a bill to allow property owners and landlords to evict squatters after giving a 24-hour notice, according to katu.com news. The bill explicitly adds squatters to the list of situations considered “unlawful holding by force” under eviction law. This would give property owners and landlords a clearer and faster legal mechanism to reclaim their property from unauthorized occupants. A squatter is an individual who occupies a property without a valid rental agreement or tenant authorization. The bill amends current law to incorporate this new eviction process. The bill allows a landlord or property owner to issue a 24-hour written notice to vacate the... Read more
California law makes it illegal for landlords to refuse to rent to people who participate in rental assistance programs like Section 8, but tenant advocates say the...
How long does it take to evict a tenant? The timeline can range from 14 days to several months based on tenant cooperation, court schedules, and state laws. This article...
Crouching on the sidewalk in front of his apartment building in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood last Monday, Bradford Berger shuffled through legal papers in a...
A year ago, Atlanta was the nexus of a new wave of rental fraud, with national landlords singling out the area as an especially challenging place to collect rents, even...
It’s every property manager’s worst nightmare—your tenant’s behind on rent and moving out. You don’t want to wait months to collect the unpaid rent, but you’re not sure what to do. How do you get the rent legally and fast? We’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to collect unpaid rent after a tenant moves out so you can get your money quickly and focus on providing an exceptional rental experience for your stellar residents. Step 1: Review the Lease Agreement One of the best ways to avoid bad tenants is to adopt a thorough screening process and clearly outline the terms and conditions of the lease agreement—like late fees, rent obligations, and any penalties for... Read more
It’s obvious effective rent collection is essential for maintaining cash flow and ensuring the financial health of any property. However, traditional methods like...
A trio of tenants who took their landlord to court to reclaim their apartment security deposits say they finally got their money back days after Gothamist reported on...
A new law was recently signed by Governor Healey in Massachusetts that aims to protect tenants from the negative impact of eviction records. This law, part of the...
More and more owners are filing for evictions in some Sun Belt cities as tenants increasingly struggle to pay rent. Evictions are up by more than 35% compared to...
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