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A new law in California is going into effect starting July 2024 which states that landlords can no longer demand security deposits greater than one month’s rent. RELATED: NYC Renters No Longer Have To Pay Broker Fees Under California law, security deposits have been described as payments, fees, or charges that a landlord collects from ... Read more
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California Landlords Can No Longer Demand Security Deposits Greater Than One Month’s Rent Starting July 2024

Did the federal government introduce a nationwide ban on security deposits equal to three months' rent starting on July 1, 2024? No, that's not true: The fact that such laws went into effect in at least two states on this day does not make those laws federal. The website of the U.S. Congress showed no legislation corroborating the claim. Three federal agencies confirmed to Lead Stories there was no such federal ban.

Fact Check: NO Federal Law Bars Landlords From Charging 3 Times Rent For Security Deposit As Of July 1, 2024

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that in a significant move to alleviate the financial burden on residents, the state has cleared water and wastewater utility bills for 4 million Californians.

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Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

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Florida State

Sun City Center, FL

Travel + Leisure

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Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

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New Jersey State

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Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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You generally need to demonstrate sufficient income to buy a house, but it is possible to buy a home with no income. You’ll need to prove to a lender that you can afford the mortgage payments in other ways, such as by paying with assets, or you’ll need to buy the house with all cash. Learn more about how to buy a house with no income.

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Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

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Summerland, CA

Goleta, CA

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Santa Ynez, CA

Ojai, CA

Los Olivos, CA

Solvang, CA

Buellton, CA

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Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters

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Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters

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