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Changes to Nonpayment-Based Eviction Appeal Procedures in SC: Residents Now Required to Post Bond By: Sean TropeaChanges to Nonpayment-Based Eviction Appeal Procedures in SC: Residents Now Required to Post Bond By: Sean Tropea Preview       Per a December 2024 directive from South Carolina Court Administration to its – 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 Previous slide Next slide All About Title: Title Commitments, Title Objection Letters, and Final Title Policies       *Title commitment is – 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 Previous slide Next slide The Role of an Escrow Agent in a North Carolina Commercial Real Estate – 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 Previous slide Next slide What to do When Residents File for Bankruptcy: A Guide – 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 Previous slide Next slide Landlords and Crime: Navigating Liability of Third-Party Criminal Acts in Georgia           On June 29, 2023, – 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 Previous slide Next slide Say Goodbye to Fake Feedback: Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule – 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 Previous slide Next slide   All too often onsite teams are presented with conflicts to address whether that be a – Read More…

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