The Fools’ Gold at the End of the Rent Control Rainbow
One of the most significant ruses in politics today is the claim that rent control will provide more affordable housing and necessary tenant protections in the U.S. But a closer look at literally decades of documentation and evidence from cities across the country reveals the reality that what rent control policy consistently results in is […]
The Anatomy of a Delinquency: The Landlord Guide to Protecting Your Real Estate Investment
As a landlord, few situations are more debilitating in getting the most from your investment than having to deal with delinquent tenants. Not just the financial strain, but the stress is enough to frustrate your operations and investment strategy. At Paletz Law, we’ve seen countless property owners inadvertently shoot themselves in the foot by making […]
The Credit Card Crisis That’s Coming for Your Rent Collections: What Landlords Need to Know
In Paletz Law’s continuing effort to keep our landlords and property owners updated on the latest rental and tenant trends and activities, we are sharing this information provided in a new report from GlobeSt. And The Guarantor. The report focuses on their belief that a financial storm is approaching, which could significantly impact rent collection […]
While Manufactured Housing Continues to Be a Solution for the Nation’s Housing Woes, Cities Like Warren, MI are Blind to the Advantages
No matter how you feel about a reported housing availability crisis in the United States, too few are recognizing the benefits of manufactured housing. While the industry is quietly offering a realistic solution that could help millions achieve homeownership, some local governments continue to stand in the way. The Benefits are Clear Recent research from […]
The Treacherous Landlord Plight in Detroit is Highlighted in a Rare Media Account
On the precipice of a cliff, Detroit’s rental market and its landlords are, in some cases, searching for a lifeline. While the city was once viewed as a viable rental investment haven, property owners and landlords are now facing unprecedented financial hardship. According to a revealing Outlier Media investigation, property developers managing thousands of rental […]
HUD Deregulates Enforcement of Some Fair Housing Laws: What You Need to Know
Recently, under President Trump’s deregulation-focused executive orders, there have been some wide-ranging changes to HUD’s enforcement of the Fair Housing Act. The following is a summary of those changes and how they could affect our landlord and property-management clients, with the understanding that some state guidelines may nonetheless supersede these new federal directives. Also, know […]
A Message from CEO Matthew Paletz: Celebrating 30 Years of Fighting for You
As we close out another year, I’m filled with gratitude and pride as I reflect on what we’ve accomplished together in a very tough court and tenant advocacy environment. But this year marked a milestone for us that has seemed at times unreachable through a family succession, crippling recession and global pandemic that was more […]
Crain’s Features Paletz Op-Ed Calling Out Anti-Landlord Legislation That Would Negatively Impact Michigan Rental Housing
Paletz Law CEO Matthew Paletz and Rental Property Owners of Michigan executive director Erika Farley were featured in a Crain’s Detroit Business Opinion piece objecting to a set of misguided proposed pro-tenant legislation that could potentially drive landlords out of business, adding to the state’s housing woes. You can read the opinion article here.
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