Housing, Landlord, Tenant, Real Estate Lawsuits
If you are a renter, federal law states that you may not be discriminated against for race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, having children, being pregnant, having a physical or mental disability - including alcohol and past drug addiction. Many states and cities also have laws preventing discrimination as to marital status and sexual orientation.
REAL ESTATE ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS Three-Years New, These Homes Could Fall Down
Hamilton, ON: With the current softness of the real estate housing market, real estate closings are down while foreclosures continue to rise. However, for those lucky enough to remain in their homes or in a position to buy real estate (for fire sale prices in some cases), it's buyer beware—especially if the home was built during the real estate boom years. [ Read More ]
Loan Modification Applicants Victimized Again says Attorney
Irvine, CA: Attorney Sean Rutledge from the United Law Group in Irvine, California spends more hours than you can imagine mowing through mounds of paper, writing letter after letter to banks trying to arrange loan modifications for clients teetering on the brink of foreclosure. “Unfortunately,” says Rutledge, “the banks continue to phone and harass homeowners and use every possible excuse to delay a final decision on loan modifications.” Judging from what Rutledge and his firm have experienced the last few months, the situation for homeowners is appalling. [ Read More ]
The Real Deal: Despite Protections, Real Estate Unfairness Still Exists
Los Angeles, CA: The ongoing credit crisis and the mortgage meltdown have affected real estate housing in ways not seen for decades. However, beyond the general economic contraction, and the impacts specific to the real estate industry, are various illegal and morally reprehensible practices, which for some affect everything from real estate closing fees to the acquisition of real estate in general. [ Read More ]
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APR-28-09: A Port Arthur woman says the house she rents was not properly repaired by workers hired by Regency Park Section I Owners Association, following Hurricane Rita. She is suing the association and its president for breach of fiduciary duties.
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MAR-05-09: Terry Goddard, the Attorney General for Arizona, has filed a lawsuit against 33-year old Richard Winer, of Tempe, alleging that Winer victimized homeowners facing imminent foreclosure with fraudulent offers to assist them in staying in their homes through his limited liability companies, including Taken Care of Investments, LLC, Homeowner Solutions, LLC, Bourbon Street Property Management, LLC and Filibuster, LLC between 2003 and 2007.
[KNXV-TV: ARIZON FORECLOSURE 'RESCUE' OPERATION SUED]
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FEB-17-09: Former host of the TV show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Robin Leach, and 2 other men are suing Deutsche Bank AG and a Las Vegas real estate developer claiming that the condominium development they bought into is 2 years behind schedule due to construction delays, and they want their deposits back. [BLOOMBERG: ROBIN LEACH SUES DEUTSCHE BANK]
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JAN-21-09: A real estate scam that cost black investors in 3 states more than $18 million has landed its female perpetrator in jail for 12 years. Heanette Standefor was also ordered to pay more then $8.6 million in penalities. [AP: REAL ESTATE ANTITRUST]
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DEC-17-08: A 43 year old real estate broker has been arrested on charges of defrauding investors of more than $62 million in an alleged Ponzi scheme. [UPI: REAL ESTATE PONZI SCHEME]
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NOV-28-08: Four men have been arrested for allegedly duping US banks into wiring millions of dollars to foreign countries in a huge home equity scam. The men used online searches to find information on victims with good credit, and personal information, and would then phone their banks and ask them to transfer funds. [UPI: HOME EQUITY IDENTITY THEFT]
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i bought a house in may of last year, had it inspected. it passed. the realator hired the inspector for me, its the first time i bought a home. she passed everything. i moved in, and now im uncovering all defects which were not in inspection report. inspection said just cosmetic repairs. my air and heat was not working, i have plumbing leaks throughout home, roof leaks, hidden hurricane damage hidden behind dropped ceiling. 500/ mo light bills from wiring propblems.
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Housing, Landlord and Tenant
A landlord cannot discriminate against you if you have a seeing eye dog, even in a "no pets" building.
 The premises you rent must be "habitable". This means the apartment or house you are renting is fit to be lived in. There must not be any unsafe conditions, such as holes in the floor, plaster coming down from the ceiling, bad wiring, etc., and there must be no infestation of vermin such as cockroaches or mice. It is the landlord's responsibility to make sure the property he is renting is in livable condition.
It is especially important that your rental unit be free of lead based paint which is toxic when eaten or inhaled by small children and pets, causing low IQ, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), mental retardation, and brain damage.
You would be wise to photograph or video the condition of your premises before you move in - and have dated receipts or time stamped photos or video in case of any disputes when you vacate the premises.
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Your Rights
Unless there is an emergency situation, you have a right to privacy. Your landlord may not enter your premises with out advance notification.
Other rights such as how much deposit you are required to put down, whether you get interest on your deposit, are different from state to state, and you should find out what regulations apply in your area.
If you are late in paying your rent, or your landlord is taking action against you, you should be aware of your rights to have proper notice of the action against you, a chance to make up your rent payments, and rights to appeal.
If you are worried that you may be evicted, you should contact a lawyer or a local tenants' association.
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