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Bankruptcies Part Deux: The Landlord Strikes Back

An owner or manager has few options when a tenant files for bankruptcy due to the automatic stay. Generally, they cannot seek past due rent (other than through a lengthy plan), but they may be able to attain possession of the premises. – Read More…

Resident Bankruptcies Part Un: Tenants’ ability to stay longer (automatically) under the Bankruptcy Automatic Stay

A tenant can file for bankruptcy as a tactic to protect against eviction. Generally, there are two types of bankruptcy filings that arise during a manager/owner-tenant relationship which are Chapter 13 and Chapter 7. The most basic difference between the two bankruptcy filings is that Chapter 13 is a – Read More…

The Villages, Et al.

Some people wonder how “senior” based communities do not violate fair housing laws, and other have lives. Does it have anything to do with white leather New Balance or white Buicks? Although the Fair Housing Act protects against discrimination in housing, an exception is carved out under the Housing – Read More…

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Are Now Protected Classes under Fair Housing Laws

On February 11, 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Memorandum stating that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is forbidden under the sex discrimination of the Fair Housing Act. HUD also stated that it would review any complaints based on – Read More…

ADA Compliance & Your Website

You may or may not be aware, but your business’s website is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act. If it is not compliant you face the same liability as if some structural or physical aspect of your community is not ADA compliant. To be compliant your website must – Read More…

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Bankruptcies Part Deux: The Landlord Strikes Back

Resident Bankruptcies Part Un: Tenants’ ability to stay longer (automatically) under the Bankruptcy Automatic Stay

The Villages, Et al.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Are Now Protected Classes under Fair Housing Laws

ADA Compliance & Your Website

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