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What is happening? The uses of drones continues to expand and laws may or may not be keeping up. This week we learn that Colorado authorities used drones to locate a golden retriever that ran off into the mountains after a car accident 3 months ago. Why is this important? Some laws limit drones flying […]

What is happening? UK Law Commission is exploring apply private property rights to digital assets. Why is this important? “While the Commission considers the law of England and Wales sufficiently flexible to accommodate digital assets, it believes that certain aspects of the law need reform to ensure that digital assets benefit from consistent legal recognition […]

What is happening? Landowners in Iowa are suing over pre-condemnation surveys saying that compensation should apply for entering land to survey under the wording of the constitution. Why is this important? Stories abound of land damage from surveys. How will this be important? Applying compensation requirements to surveying could alleviate some land owner concerns. Iowa […]

What is happening? Miami Dade Mayor is considering landlord subsidies to help lower rental rates. The program was developed by large apartment operators and builders. Why is this important? A total of $10 million in subsidies would be available for landlords from the program that would be funded in part with property-tax dollars. How will […]

What is happening? California legislators have agreed to prevent cities from mandating parking spots at new development projects within 1/2 mile of transit stations.” AB2097 (2022 | CA) Why is this important? Its more limited than prohibiting new parking space requirements for all new construction. How will this be important? A Government Accountability Office report says that […]

What is happening? The State Budget in Pennsylvania created the $125 million Whole-Home Repair Program that will offer grants of up to $50,000 for people to repair, improve and weatherize their homes.  Why is this important? The program is for homeowners, tenants in a smaller building, and small landlords with a need for critical repair. There’s […]

What is happening? We’re talking this week about a shortage of rentals so it seems like we should also talk about the best places to rent. 5 of the top 10 are in or around Austin, TX. Why is this important? Everyone loves Austin. I love that everyone loves Austin. Think about it would you […]

What is happening? The need for apartment housing exceeds the U.S. supply of apartment housing by 600,000. Why is this important? The National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association research indicates that the nation needs 3.7 million new units by 2035 to meet demand. How will this be important? Industry says it is local government regulations like […]

What is happening? Briefs are coming in hot for the US Supreme Court to hear the 5th Circuits case that said there is no timeline for governmental entities to pay just compensation in eminent domain. Why is this important? Courts are split. Property Rights advocates say 5th and 14th amendments effectuate the right to timely […]

What is happening? The NY Times published an article about how a college professor who studies housing discrimination had his house appraised and received an appraisal of $472,000. This Black professor then asked a white professor to stand in as the home owner and he removed anything from the home that indicated that a resident […]