REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Small Businesses Can Make a Big Splash on a Shoestring Budget
Smaller brokerages can leverage unique strengths despite lacking big-brand support.
Small business owners succeed with creative marketing strategies on limited budgets nationwide.
Court orders disclosure of code infractions in eviction proceedings
Cook County tenants facing eviction get new support with expedited access to case info under court directive.
Judge orders release of code violations in eviction cases nationwide.
Loop property owners consider self-imposed taxes for enhanced security measures
Chicago Loop landlords may opt into self-imposed tax for community benefits through proposed Business Improvement District (BID).
Loop residents discuss implementing community-funded security measures through self-assessed taxes.
GL Homes Sued by Boca Raton HOA Over Alleged Defects in 504-Unit Development
GL Homes faces allegations of subpar construction in Boca Raton's Boca Bridges community.
Boca Raton HOA sues GL Homes over alleged defects in 504-unit development.
Brokerage chief warns of looming regulatory crackdown on DOJ
Anthony Lamacchia criticizes DOJ actions affecting the real estate industry.
Brokerage executive addresses potential regulatory enforcement by Department of Justice in Washington.
LA Rent-Control Units Face Displacement Threat Under Rezoning Plans
Los Angeles zoning plan may force rent-controlled tenants out of apartments.
Los Angeles rent-controlled units threatened with displacement under city rezoning plans.
Dallas Councilman Sherman Roberts Convicted of Bribery Charges
Dallas Developer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scandal Involving Former City Officials
Dallas City Councilman Sherman Roberts convicted of bribery charges in court.
NJ Developer's Shadow Executive Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme Role
New Jersey developer's second-in-command gets 12-year sentence for massive Ponzi scheme.
New Jersey developer's executive sentenced in New Jersey Ponzi scheme conviction.
Boston Landlords Should Follow NYC's Lead on Broker Fees Reform
Will Boston adopt similar parking fees? Unlikely, given its unique characteristics.
Boston landlords discuss reforming broker fees with NYC as model example.
Billionaire's Row Co-op Faces Demolition After Court Ruling
Ruby Schron and David Werner win court battle against Carnegie House co-op board over rent increase dispute.
Billionaire's Row luxury co-op building faces demolition in Manhattan court ruling.
Brooklyn Condo Owners File Lawsuit Against Developer and Lender Over Defects and Deception
Residents sue developer Est4te Four Capital over alleged construction defects and fund mismanagement at Red Hook condo.
Brooklyn condo owners protest outside building, holding signs against developer and lender.
East Hollywood Affordable Housing Project Explores 51 New Apartments
Advanced Properties seeks to develop 51-unit affordable housing project in East Hollywood, led by Michael Eghbali.
East Hollywood affordable housing project with 51 new apartments under construction.

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