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Fisticuffs in Beverly Hills: Mom-and-pop multifamily vs. regulations
Aug 10, 2018The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Beverly Hills on behalf of apartment tenants and owners seeking relief from the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The crux of the case is what the plaintiffs feel is an unnecessary regulatory burden on mom-and-pop owner/operators.
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Family affair: Wife, husband, and daughter all jailed for $20M mortgage fraud
Jul 16, 2018 -
San Diego Homeowners Association wins $2.9M construction defect lawsuit
Jun 18, 2018 -
Arizona real estate fraudster jailed for defrauding Hispanic families
Mar 26, 2018 -
Former executive director of Michigan housing commission jailed for stealing HUD funds
Mar 22, 2018 -
Latest Wells Fargo scandal emerges in mortgage department
Jun 15, 2017 -
Ocwen and Radian Guaranty showdown in court for alleged breach of contract
May 09, 2017 -
Wells Fargo reaches $110 million class action settlement over fake accounts
Mar 28, 2017 -
Apartment landlord sues Airbnb for encouraging tenants to break lease
Feb 20, 2017 -
HSBC pays $1.6 billion to end 14-year mortgage-lending lawsuit
Jun 17, 2016 -
Bank of America sued by top female executive, accused of fostering ‘bro’s club’ atmosphere
May 17, 2016 -
RBS mortgage settlement with FHFA could reach $4.5B
May 27, 2015