Category: Renters Rights
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 17, 2021
In 2020, renters lived in approximately 43 million housing units in the United States. This number has been comparatively constant over the past 5 years or so, but it represents a steady increase since the mid-1970s. According to data from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), nearly half of all renters are under 30 years […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 16, 2021
National Eviction Moratorium Update Many renters were left in limbo when the national eviction moratorium expired on July 31st. The moratorium policy banned landlords from kicking out their tenants who were behind on rent. The moratorium was officially enacted last September and had since been renewed three times over the past year. It had initially […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 15, 2020
What Is Renters Insurance? Renters insurance is a policy that covers your personal belongings and liability as a renter or leaser. It is also known as a HO-4 or tenants insurance, and is generally much more affordable than home owners insurance. Keep reading to find out some answers to common questions about renters insurance. What […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 3, 2020
The pandemic has caused a lot of hardship. Many renters have found themselves unable to make rent and are concerned about eviction. Here’s a look at some of the protections and assistance both renters and landlords have right now. Ban on Evictions in the CARES Act Back in March, when the federal government passed the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 6, 2020
If you have a criminal record, getting access to housing may be difficult due to policies from housing providers. Some practices that disqualify people with criminal histories may be illegal. Here are the basics you need to know about housing access, criminal history, and your rights. Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 19, 2019
In 2016, the percentage of Americans who rented a home instead of owning was at 36.6%. In Kentucky, 27% of the housing throughout the state is made up of rental properties. With 4.5 million people in the state, that equates to over 1.2 million people opting to rent a property over owning one. With so […]
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