Real Estate & Property Law

New Law Changes Landlord’s Obligations to Store Tenant’s Property
Important Changes in 2008   The Washington Court of Appeals Division III held in a 2007 decision that the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act required the landlord to store the tenant?s belongings when the tenant is evicted...

Landlord and Tenant: Let's Get Personal…
Miami, FL: This is about Landlord and Tenant rights, taken from the tenant's point of view...

New Law Changes Rules for Storage of Tenant’s Belongings Upon Eviction
The legislature has passed and Governor Gregoire is expected to sign Monday, March 17, 2008, a new law that changes the landlord’s obligations to store a tenant’s belongings when a tenant is evicted...

I had my first taste of the housing market ?collapse? today.
It was a sad case that likely portends the future. A contractor filed sued against a landlord and tenant for repairs to a rental property...

LANDLORD TENANT
I post today for all you Landlords out there. I encourage all of you to contact a lawyer and make sure when you have a new tenant that you follow the procedures under Michigan's Deposit Recovery Act...

Subrogation by Landlord’s Insurer Permitted Despite Tenant’s Rent Being Applied to Landlord’s Insurance Premiums
1044589 Ontario Inc. (Nantucket Business Centre) dealt with the frequently-litigated issue of the right of a landlord’s insurer to advance a subrogated claim against a tenant...

Landlord Entry Right and Tenant Privacy
When can a landlord enter a rented dwelling

Landlord Tenant Laws and Provisions
State and City Laws Related to Residential House and Apartment Leases

Illegal Immigrant Responsibility and Reform Act of 1996
Explanation of the controversial illegal immigration law

Fair Housing Act
Prevent discrimination by landlords

How can i sue for a straw purchase?
Anyone can co-sign. A straw purchase would be if you has someone buy the car for...

My father died and left my mother $200,000 (life insurance) My Mother died 2 years later leaving my sister and I with both about $75,000 each. (including house/vehicles/belongings which I never got). We were supposed to
File a police report. Two police reports, one for you and one for your sister. G...

My landlord can't afford the house I am renting, and is going to sell it or forclosure - ?
I am sorry about your situation. Unfortunately there is not much you can do. Rig...

Personal information/online harassment?
Quit talking with people on message boards that support these activities. The se...

Is it possible to terminate a contract with a real estate brokerage?
First, the Realtor cannot force you to reduce your price. It probably does dissu...

Wendy's International Inc.
allegedly fired illegal immigrant employees after missing a deadline to obtain legal status.

New York, NY and the NYPD
alleging false arrest for violating an unconstitutional anti-loitering law.

Forest Laboratories Potentially Illegal Marketing
Forest Laboratories Potentially Illegal Marketing

$5.5 MIllion Settlement
Landlord loses Class Action

Rent Controlled Apartments
Landlord to pay $10 million settlement after forcing out low income tenants and then selling the buildings for a profit.

Imported Diets
Pills Contain Illegal Drugs