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Arbitration of Appeals from Resident Claims Against Housing Providers in Small Claims in North CarolinaBy Kevin RausArbitration of Appeals from Resident Claims against Housing Providers in Small Claims in North CarolinaBy Kevin Raus Previous Next      In North Carolina, appeals from Small Claims court for money judgments (such – Read More…

Common Trespass Issues in Residential PropertiesBy Chase CookeCommon Trespass Issues in Residential PropertiesBy Chase Cooke Previous Next      Trespass laws vary on a state-by-state basis, however, they typically share common requirements and there are overarching issues that arise when these laws are applied to the world of residential – Read More…

Notice Issues for Section 8 Residents (Project-Based and Housing Choice Voucher Recipients)By Brian DuncanNotice Issues for Section 8 Residents (Project-Based and Housing Choice Voucher Recipients)By Brian Duncan Previous Next            If you manage residential properties that participate in the Section 8 program, you are likely aware of the many – Read More…

A Comparison of Rental Housing-Related Domestic Violence Laws in Georgia, North Carolina, and South CarolinaBy Tabitha ElliganA Comparison of Rental Housing-Related Domestic Violence Laws in Georgia, North Carolina, and South CarolinaBy Tabitha Elligan Previous Next      According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people – Read More…

     Buildings constructed prior to 1978 have a higher likelihood of containing lead-based paint. Therefore, repair, renovation, and/or painting of such buildings may present a risk of releasing hazardous lead dust and consequently numerous legal implications in the residential rental context.      For those who manage properties – Read More…

The Appeals Process for Evictions in North Carolina – Part 3: Rent BondsBy Pat FinnThe Appeals Process for Evictions in North Carolina – Part 3: Rent BondsBy Pat Finn Previous Next      In Part 1 of this series, we discussed an overview of the appeals process, in Part – Read More…

The Appeals Process for Evictions in North Carolina – Part 2: Rules of EvidenceBy Pat FinnThe Appeals Process for Evictions in North Carolina – Part 2: Rules of EvidenceBy Pat Finn Previous Next In Part 1 of this series, we discussed a high-level overview of the process that an – Read More…

The Appeals Process for Evictions in North Carolina – Part 1: An Overview By Pat FinnThe Appeals Process for Evictions in North Carolina – Part 1: An Overview By Pat Finn Previous Next Most evictions start out in Small Claims Court in North Carolina, where Magistrates preside over the trials. If – Read More…

How to know what you’re REALLY buying- Surveys in Commercial Real EstateBy Lenore LivingstonHow to know what you’re REALLY buying- Surveys in Commercial Real EstateBy Lenore Livingston Previous Next When you decided to purchase a commercial real estate property you have likely already completed significant analysis sorting through the – Read More…

What is the White House’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights and What It Means to YouBy Taylor Dougherty What is the White House’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights and What It Means to YouBy Taylor Dougherty Previous Next On January 25, the White House released – Read More…

Effects of Resident Bankruptcy on EvictionsBy Tabitha Elligan in collaboration with Heather TaborEffects of Resident Bankruptcy on EvictionsBy Tabitha Elligan in collaboration with Heather Tabor Previous Next      A resident bankruptcy can tremendously change the way a landlord proceeds with an eviction. In fact, prior to 2005, residents – Read More…

When All Residents Do Not Sign The LeaseBy Tabitha Elligan When All Residents Do Not Sign The LeaseBy Tabitha Elligan Previous Next When All Residents Do Not Sign The Lease- By: Tabitha Elligan                In a perfect world, every adult who lives on the property should sign the lease. – Read More…