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A Texas-based homebuilder has received SEC approval to launch a universal payments token that allows renters to earn cryptocurrency by paying rent and related housing expenses. The concept blends traditional rent payments with a blockchain based rewards system, positioning the token as a form of digital cash back for residents. Regulatory approval gives the idea credibility, but the bigger question is whether renters and property owners actually want crypto embedded into one of the most routine transactions in housing. There are reasons this could find an audience. Renters already respond to incentives like gift cards, airline miles, and credit card points, and a token that can be redeemed... Read more
By Nate Bernstein, Managing Attorney of LA Real Estate Law Group and Moriah Foreman, summer legal intern at LARELG. What Is Chun v. Del Cid and Why It Matters for Los...
As many people struggle to afford housing and tenant populations grow in some regions, more cities are turning to official registries to answer questions about their...
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
Fake move-in packages are proliferating on social media platforms like Reddit, TikTok, and Facebook, luring would-be renters into purchasing identities and...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says consumers have lost millions to rental scams and that people ages 18-29 were three times more likely to report losing money than other adults, according to a release. The analysis from the FTC shows that since 2020, consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental scams, many of which originated from fake listings on sites such as Facebook and Craigslist, and with losses totaling about $65 million. Rental scams usually involve fake rental listings, which can often look very real and copy information from legitimate listings but are posted with the scammer’s contact information on different sites, according to the FTC’s latest Consumer Protection Data... Read more
By Nate Bernstein, Esq., Managing Attorney of LA Real Estate Law Group If you are negotiating settlement in an unlawful detainer case in Court, outside of the courtroom,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS States are introducing new rules to limit or eliminate “junk fees” in rental housing, focusing on application charges, late fees, and hidden...
Price can be one of the most important factors people consider when looking for housing. But what happens when the rental price advertised doesn’t represent the price...
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently....
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