Tenants

The Crucial Role of Legal Representation: How Eviction Lawyers Make a Difference for California Tenants

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – Having a lawyer can make all the difference for tenants facing eviction. Across the country, a staggering 80% of landlords have legal representation, while less than 5% of tenants do. However, in a tale of two Bay Area counties, the realities for tenants without legal aid can vary greatly. In San Francisco’s Japantown, Corey Lafayette, a resident of a studio apartment, found himself on the brink of eviction. As an unemployed individual relying on disability checks, Lafayette fell behind on rent during the pandemic. Fortunately for him, San Francisco is the … Read more

Minnesota Implements Sweeping Rental Protections, Shifting the Balance between Landlords and Tenants

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A series of new renter protections that came into effect on January 1 has brought significant changes to landlord rules in Minnesota. The complexity of the new state law changes has left many renters and landlords struggling to fully understand them. The changes range from implementing a grace period before evictions to mandating 24-hour notice before a landlord enters a rental unit. According to Cecil Smith, CEO of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, these changes mark the most significant overhaul of landlord-tenant law in the state in at least 15 years. He … Read more

Minnesota Implements New Law to Protect Tenants’ Rights, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan to Highlight at Event” OR “Minnesota Ensures Tenant Protection with New Legislation, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan to Showcase Reforms

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Minnesota has implemented a new law aimed at safeguarding tenants’ rights. The legislation came into effect on Monday, offering greater protection to renters across the state. As part of this law, landlords will now be required to disclose any additional fees as part of the “total monthly rent” on the first page of the lease and in their advertisements. In addition, landlords will need to ensure that the minimum temperature in rental units remains at 68 degrees from October through April. The law also stipulates that landlords must provide tenants with a written notice of … Read more