Category: News

PA H.B. 103 Abandoned Boats

Often overlooked, abandoned boats are visible blight and potential safety hazards. Pennsylvania State Rep. Anita Kulik, chair of the House...

May 14, 2025

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Illinois Blight Mitigation Act

The proposed “Blight Mitigation Act (HB0006) was most recently referred to the House Rules Committee (January 9th). The synopsis of...

March 24, 2025

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Rental Registry – One Step Back Two Steps Forward

Two recent developments in Syracuse NY center around its rental registration program. First, on January 23rd syracuse.com reported that per the City’s...

February 4, 2025

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Rental Registries – Opposite Agendas at the Statehouse

Two states are seeing contrasting efforts pertaining to rental property registries. In Kentucky, House Bill 173, introduced by Rep. Ryan...

January 15, 2025

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When Mortgages Aren’t the Issue: How Rising Taxes and Insurance Costs are Impacting Homeowners

Recent reports from the Wall Street Journal and other major outlets have highlighted a concerning trend: in some housing markets,...

January 6, 2025

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When tracking one owner isn’t enough – the rise of “co-owned homes”

A recent report in the Desert Sun (behind paywall) just reported on “co-owned homes” being banned in Indian Wells (CA)....

November 8, 2024

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When the negligent owner is ………………the State!

A lot to unpack in a featured article from the Clarion Ledger (MS) titled “State-owned tax forfeited properties are not cleaned up...

September 23, 2024

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We are not alone in the fight – Insights from the other side of the world

Interesting article from the other side of the world pertaining to property rights when addressing vacant property. Article also includes...

July 7, 2024

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Lawyers to the rescue?

A recent interview on the Talk Justice podcast titled “Lawyers Can Help Revitalize Neighborhoods” discusses the St Louis Neighborhood Advocacy...

May 30, 2024

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Georgia HB 1017 Georgia Squatter Reform Act

In late April, HB 1017 referred to as the Georgia Squatter Reform Act was signed by Governor Kemp. Per the...

May 9, 2024

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