In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the City Council of Mountain View adopted Ordinance No. 2.20, an Urgency Suspension of Residential Covid-19 Evictions (“MV-Moratorium”), on March 27, 2020. The MV-Moratorium immediately took effect and expires on May 31, 2020, unless extended by the City Council. On…
Anyone who follows me knows that I love Agreements for Sale (AFS)! It’s a seller financing strategy that is so, so relevant in today’s tough Canadian real estate market—especially in Alberta. AFS is a classic way of buying property with very little money out of your own pocket. On September 14th, we’re running a special…
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6-3 Ruling Puts End to Nationwide Residential Eviction Moratorium In a late night “shadow docket” ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down the controversial nationwide CDC Eviction Moratorium which paused virtually all residential evictions in the country through October 3. The eviction moratorium, first put in place by the Trump administration in July…
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Welcome to another Landlord Law Newsround where this week has seen the return of the Renters Rights Bill back to parliament in the House of Lords, where it passed its second reading. I reported on the debate here. Let us see what else has been in the news this week. Severe strain to come on…
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Citing the need for a renewed mandate to tackle new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted his advice to dissolve the 43rd Parliament of the Province of Ontario as of Tuesday January 28th. The Lieutenant Governor also named February…
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What is the comprehensive plan for structural resilience to natural disasters? Resilience extends beyond individual buildings and cities; it requires a regional and national approach to infrastructure development. Coordinated efforts between federal, state, and local governments create cohesive policies that address large-scale vulnerabilities. Stakeholders within the insurance industry have rightfully been calling for more leadership…
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. In Florida, owning a homestead property isn’t just about having a roof over your head—it’s a strategic decision that can lead to significant property tax benefits and robust creditor protection. However, the designation of a property as a homestead brings with it certain legal complexities and restrictions that property owners…
If you have been involved with residential rental properties over the last couple of years in California, you undoubtedly are aware of the constant legal changes facing the industry. While we have largely moved on from moratoriums concerning eviction, there appears to be no slowing down in the State’s efforts to protect tenants. Below we…
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Short-term rentals like Airbnb are becoming increasingly popular. We get a huge number of inquiries about them at my real estate law office in Edmonton, Alberta, and I know that folks are concerned about them across Canada. The legal issues with short-term rentals often have to do with local zoning regulations for a property, which…
After CDC Moratorium Struck Down by U.S. Supreme Court, Acting Mayor Janey Imposes Local Residential Eviction Moratorium Through Boston Public Health Commission Update (Oct. 29, 2021): Mattapan Property Owner and Local Constable File Lawsuit Challenging Boston’s Eviction Moratorium After the U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down the nationwide eviction moratorium imposed by the Centers for…
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