Washington State implements rent control measures
Washington State Implements Rent Control Legislation In early May, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill into law that will limit annual rent increases (rent control). According to Yahoo News, the measure (HB 1217) caps rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower) and includes single-family homes. The rent for manufactured […]
Charles Tassell has been appointed to a position within the USDA in the Trump Administration.
Charles Tassell Joins U.S. Department of Agriculture The headline says it all; National REIA’s Charles Tassell is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA announced this week their latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency […]
HUD is seeking new offices due to over $500 million in deferred maintenance costs.
HUD Headquarters Building Faces $500 Million in Maintenance Needs According to a recent release, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., is facing over $500 million in deferred maintenance and modernization needs. In response, they have added the HUD headquarters building to the accelerated disposition list to explore relocation […]
Residents in Georgia are now protected from title theft under a new law.
New Law in Georgia Aims to Protect Residents from Title Theft HousingWire is reporting that a new law in Georgia aims to protect residents from title theft. According to the report, House Bill 1292, which became effective on January 1st, requires anyone filing a deed or mortgage to present proper ID as well as being […]
Argentina has decided to remove its rent control policies, leading to a flourishing rental market.
The Impact of Argentina’s New President on Rental Laws A recent story in the Wall Street Journal highlights how Argentina’s new President, Javier Milei, an economist, has made significant changes to the country’s rental laws and government price controls in an effort to revive the economy. Argentina had one of the strictest rent-control laws in […]