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…

South Carolina Supreme Court Authorizes Advocate ProgramBy: Sean TropeaSouth Carolina Supreme Court Authorizes Advocate ProgramBy: Sean Tropea         On February 8, 2024, the South Carolina Supreme Court (“SCSC”) issued an order (“Order”) authorizing a petition from the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, the South – Read More…

The Five W’s – What You Need to Know About Fines and Fees in the South Carolina Residential LeaseBy: Morgan DunnThe Five W’s – What You Need to Know About Fines and Fees in the South Carolina Residential LeaseBy: Morgan Dunn         Housing Providers can (and – Read More…

Understanding Security Deposit Laws in South Carolina and North Carolina: What You Need to KnowBy: Kevin RausUnderstanding Security Deposit Laws in South Carolina and North Carolina: What You Need to KnowBy: Kevin Raus         In the world of renting, security deposits are a common practice that – Read More…

Legal Descriptions: Crucial Elements in Property TransfersBy: Kevin RausLegal Descriptions: Crucial Elements in Property TransfersBy: Kevin Raus         When it comes to the intricate world of real estate transactions, legal descriptions play a pivotal role that cannot be overstated. These descriptions serve as the bedrock of – Read More…

South Carolina Property Managers: When do I send Notice to Cure? Vs. When do I send a Notice to Terminate?By: Morgan DunnSouth Carolina Property Managers: When do I send Notice to Cure? Vs. When do I send a Notice to Terminate?By: Morgan Dunn       When to send – Read More…

Fair Housing – An OverviewBy: Pat FinnFair Housing – An OverviewBy: Pat Finn        This blog entry is meant to provide an overview of what people mean when they refer to “fair housing complaints” or “discrimination complaints” in the context of the residential rental housing world. We – Read More…

      In late 2022, American artificial intelligence (“AI”) company OpenAI released a chatbot called ChatGPT, which has now become a prominent topic of discussion for many professions, including the legal profession, due to its theoretical ability to facilitate a more accessible means for the masses to organize – Read More…