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Landlord-tenant legal disputes oftentimes raise the question of whether the landlord can recover attorney’s fees and costs (i.e., legal fees) from the tenant. Landlords may incur legal fees incident to eviction proceedings or defending against a tenant-initiated lawsuit against the landlord. Common landlord options for recovering legal fees from – Read More…

Behind the Lease: How Housing Providers Can Avoid Legal Practice Without a License By: Morgan DunnBehind the Lease: How Housing Providers Can Avoid Legal Practice Without a License By: Morgan Dunn Behind the Lease: How Housing Providers Can Avoid Legal Practice Without a License       In general, – Read More…

Understanding North Carolina Laws on Squatting in Multi-Family Rental PropertiesBy: Heather TaborUnderstanding North Carolina Laws on Squatting in Multi-Family Rental PropertiesBy: Heather Tabor         Squatting is a growing concern for housing providers and property managers, particularly in multi-family rental properties. When squatters occupy a property without – Read More…

Understanding Terry v. Public Service Company of North Carolina: Lessons for Housing Providers and ResidentsBy: Heather TaborUnderstanding Terry v. Public Service Company of North Carolina: Lessons for Housing Providers and ResidentsBy: Heather Tabor          The 2023 North Carolina Supreme Court decision in Terry v. Public Service – Read More…

Title Searches: How to Avoid Owning Someone Else’s Problems in Commercial Real EstateBy: Lindsey AbboushiTitle Searches: How to Avoid Owning Someone Else’s Problems in Commercial Real EstateBy: Lindsey Abboushi        In commercial real estate, due diligence isn’t just a box to check—it’s the difference between a smart – Read More…

The Role of Criminal Screening in Rental Housing ApplicationsBy: Xavier BromellThe Role of Criminal Screening in Rental Housing ApplicationsBy: Xavier Bromell           In the residential rental housing industry, where housing providers seek reliable residents who have demonstrated that they are less likely to damage property – Read More…

All About Title: Title Commitments, Title Objection Letters, and Final Title PoliciesBy: Lindsey AbboushiAll About Title: Title Commitments, Title Objection Letters, and Final Title PoliciesBy: Lindsey Abboushi       *Title commitment is used for reference is a Chicago Title Commitment         Title insurance is used to – Read More…

The Role of an Escrow Agent in a North Carolina Commercial Real Estate TransactionBy: Lindsey Abboushi The Role of an Escrow Agent in a North Carolina Commercial Real Estate TransactionBy: Lindsey Abboushi       Commercial real estate transactions can be complex and often involves multiple parties, detailed contracts, – Read More…

What to do When Residents File for Bankruptcy: A Guide for South Carolina Residential Housing ProvidersBy: Morgan DunnWhat to do When Residents File for Bankruptcy: A Guide for South Carolina Residential Housing ProvidersBy: Morgan Dunn         As a housing provider in South Carolina, it is inevitable – Read More…

Landlords and Crime: Navigating Liability of Third-Party Criminal Acts in GeorgiaBy: Tabitha ElliganLandlords and Crime: Navigating Liability of Third-Party Criminal Acts in GeorgiaBy: Tabitha Elligan           On June 29, 2023, the Georgia Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of GA CVS Pharmacy v. – Read More…

Say Goodbye to Fake Feedback: Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule on Banning Fake Reviews and TestimonialsBy: Tabitha ElliganSay Goodbye to Fake Feedback: Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule on Banning Fake Reviews and TestimonialsBy: Tabitha Elligan           On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Read More…

The Power of Follow-Up: How Proactive Communication Enhances Conflict Management in Property ManagementBy: Chase CookeThe Power of Follow-Up: How Proactive Communication Enhances Conflict Management in Property ManagementBy: Chase Cooke   All too often onsite teams are presented with conflicts to address whether that be a challenging resident, vendors not – Read More…