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Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Hawaii State

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On July 5, 2024, Governor Green released the next set of the 16 bills signed into law. Here is a bill that could affect landlords in Hawaii. "Establishes a pre-litigation mediation procedure for tenancies that are subject to the eviction moratorium issued under the Governor's emergency proclamations relating to wildfires once the eviction moratorium expires. Restricts when landlord remedies are available depending on the amount of rent due. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for mediation services. Effective 7/1/2024, except the new pre-litigation procedures are effective on the expiration of the final eviction moratorium. Repeals certain provisions on 12/31/2026 or on the one-year anniversary of the expiration of the Governor's final eviction moratorium emergency supplementary proclamation relating to wildfires, whichever occurs sooner. (CD1)"

Landlords Could Be Affected by New Law

Dollar General, the nationwide store, has agreed to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) settlement for $12 million. The Department of Labour division has been involved with the renowned U.S. store as they questioned the current health and safety standards, raising concerns about overall workplace safety. As part of...

Dollar General agrees to a $12 million settlement

New Jersey State

Maryland State

GEICO is to shell out around $8 million to settle with auto claims adjusters and policyholders in two separate cases. In the case involving auto claims adjusters, the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary was accused of wage and hour laws violations. Lodged by both former and current colleagues in Maryland and New York, the complaints had been refuted by GEICO, claiming that the supposed overtime hours weren’t logged on the adjusters’ time cards.

GEICO to pay millions in separate settlements

A settlement has been reached between the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Dollar General Corp. in regards to federal workplace safety violations. The outcome that has been disclosed is that the Dollar General company has agreed to pay a $12 million penalty and implement extensive safety measures. These changes...

Dollar General Agrees To Pay Fine for Worker Safety

The Independent

 Landlords have come under fire for banning prospective tenants from working from home, resulting in calls for new legislation to protect renters. In what appears to be a new trend, adverts for shared homes have been appearing, specifying that the potential new occupant must not work from home. Now, the charity Generation Rent has called upon the new government to impose regulations to stop the practice, which is arguably given force by Section 21 “no-fault” eviction powers. Concerns have been echoed by British renters, including one fully remote disabled worker who told The Independent that such practices put people...

The worrying trend of landlords banning tenants from working from home

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

The Guardian

President to unveil rent control plan for larger landlords that would restrict increases to 5%, or risk losing tax breaks

Biden housing plan seeks to curb rent increases by penalizing landlords

 Dollar General has 48 hours to make stores safe for its workers - or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration could fine the discount retailer up to half a million dollars, on top of the $12m the company already has paid in fines.The company, which operates more than 19,000 discount stores worldwide, agreed to pay the $12m fine and to improve its worker safety in its stores, according to the Department of Labor. The clock started ticking after the government and the retailer signed the agreement on Thursday.OSHA has been inspecting Dollar General stores since at least 2010, and...

Dollar General has 48 hours to make stores safe or face more penalties after $12m workplace fine

New York State

New York's first set of rebates are part of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, which is available to lower- and middle-income homeowners. A handful of states should soon use federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to offer homeowners rebates to make energy-efficiency upgrades to their properties, CNBC reported.

Several states set to provide millions in rebates to homeowners by September: 'A milestone'

Owning rental property can be a lucrative investment. But, it also comes with a host of responsibilities and legalities that must be navigated with care. Understanding your legal rights and responsibilities as a rental property owner is essential. It helps ensure smooth operations and maintain positive relationships with your tenants.

Understanding Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities as a Rental Property Owner

UPI News

President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Congress and federal agencies to take steps to help reduce housing costs.

White House announces plans to stabilize rental costs, build affordable housing

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

CBS LA

Firefighters are working to contain a large fire burning at a vacant building in Panorama City. The blaze was first reported just after 12:35 p.m. in the 14600 block of W. Roscoe Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Large plumes of black smoke could be seen escaping from ventilation in the roof of the split-level building, which firefighters say used to be a former Montgomery Ward furniture store. They also say that the building has been the site of several previous fires. No further information was provided. This is a developing story. Check back for details.  


Firefighters working to contain massive fire at vacant building in Panorama

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Florida State

The US Sun

SEVERAL drivers were hopeful a statewide parking crackdown would reduce their driveway expenses, but an HOA found a loophole to ensure car owners kept paying. Drivers in a Florida HOA are complaining about a yearly $500 parking expense. Ryan McIntire loves his Chevrolet Silverado pickup, according to Florida-based ABC affiliate...

My HOA found a legal loophole to dodge crackdown on parking rules – I still can’t park in driveway & pay $500 yearly fee

Colorado State

Denver, CO

My worst fears were confirmed Tuesday when I became the victim of a random act of violence that took place at my apartment building, Fusion Studios, a Colorado Coalition for the Homeless property.

Opinion: Fusion Studios assault leaves Denver writer bruised, rattled

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County, PA

Bucks County Beacon

Pennsylvania State Representatives K.C. Tomlinson and Craig Staats voted against a bill providing children free lunch in schools on Monday. HB 2180 bill was introduced by Rep. Emily Kinkead , who said the legislation “would not only provide free meals to students in grades K-12, but it would also eliminate the school meal debt.” The bill passed 118-84, with 16 Republicans joining every Democrat in saying yes.

Bucks County Republican State Representatives K.C. Tomlinson and Craig Staats Vote Against Free Lunch for K-12 Students

The Denver City Council voted Monday to spend $5 million to shuffle 250 homeless people from the street directly into leased housing. The contract goes to Housing Connector, which has experience in such matters, according to a memo from city staff to the City Council. Extra money is included in the contract for things such as unexpected repairs, said Midori Higa of the Department of Housing Stability. She said if someone has a bad day and breaks a window, a replacement will be covered.

$5 million will move 250 Denver homeless people into apartments, city says

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PKS manager urges short-term rental property owners to provide input about solutions to problems

PINE KNOLL SHORES — In the wake of the board of commissioners’ July 10 meeting discussion of problems caused by some short-term vacation home rentals,...

PKS manager urges short-term rental property owners to provide input about solutions to problems

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