The federal government could reduce real estate by up to 30 percent and save billions. The General Services Administration, the real estate manager of the federal government, is…
Read MoreRental
FTC Fines TransUnion for Illegal Rental Background Check and Reporting
One fine was for poor screening and another for lying to customers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued two fines…
Read More
White House Addresses Consumer Junk Fees
FTC and CFPB to implement actions to follow the president’s lead. President Joe Biden gave a speech from the White House Rose Garden this week, addressing the pervasive…
Read More
FTC Permanently Bars Roomster Over Fake Reviews
Consumers were defrauded by the company offering fictitious listings. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement permanently prohibiting Roomster Corp. and its owners from purchasing or…
Read More
HUD Announces Waivers for Hawai’i Wildfire Recovery
The funding allows new construction, renter flexibility, and housing for displaced people. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a number of housing waivers they are…
Read More
Landlords of USDA-Financed Rentals Urged to Disclose Renters’ Rights
President Biden’s administration has outlined a “bill of rights” for renters of federally-funded properties. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging landlords of USDA-financed properties to inform…
Read MoreHUD Announces Tools to Address Junk Rental Fees
Several online housing search platforms make formal commitments to the department. President Joe Biden and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge announced this month that…
Read More