Author: James Law
James Law
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The Rent Control Law of 1984, also known as the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, governs subletting in New York State, affecting tenants and…
The statute of adverse possession, governed by federal standards and state-specific laws like the 1866 Civil Rights Act, Section 1982, affects…
The Condominium Association Act, Section 718.112, governs the process of condo association disputes. Homeowners in condominium associations are…
The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., governs landlord-tenant relationships and allows landlords to ban smoking in their apartments under…
The Section 8 housing program is governed by the Housing Choice Voucher Program, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f. This statute affects low-income families, the…
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692, governs debt collection practices, including those related to credit card debt….
The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, also known as Section 702 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act,…
The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA), Section 2-103, governs the distinction between lease agreements and rental agreements,…
The Fair Housing Act (FHA), 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., governs the rejection of emotional support animals by landlords, and the answer to whether a…
Texas Property Code Section 91.001 outlines the process for removing a deceased tenant from a property, affecting landlords and tenants statewide….