by kelleyandgrantlaw | Nov 25, 2020 | Association Law, Evictions, Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law, Title Insurance
On September 4, 2020 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order that halts residential evictions for non-payment of rent against tenants who qualify for its protections through December 31, 2020. It is important for landlords and property...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Nov 15, 2020 | Articles, Association Law, Evictions, Landlord Tenants
HUD Secretary, Ben Carson, is seeking an investigation of online companies that sell sham assistance animal (ESA) documentation. Below is a link to the letter sent by Secretary Carson to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons and the Director of...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Nov 11, 2020 | Articles, Association Law, Evictions
Did you know that you must now respond to an active duty servicemember’s rental application within 7 days? If you fail to make a decision on their application within the 7 day time frame then you are now required to accept their completed application no matter what...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Nov 10, 2020 | Articles, Association Law, Evictions
A “service animal” is any dog or miniature horse that is trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. This includes, but is not limited to, a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or mental disability. Service animals may...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Nov 9, 2020 | Articles, Association Law, Evictions
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), Office of General Counsel recently released new guidelines regarding the use of criminal records for background checks in the housing market. The HUD’s statement can be found...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Nov 9, 2020 | Articles, Association Law, Landlord Tenants
Recently, there’s been a lot of controversy surrounding HUD’s April 2016 Housing Update which limits the use of criminal records in background checks. While the area of law is complex, and will undoubtedly evolve over the upcoming months and years, it is important for...
