Evictions

It’s not uncommon for anyone to sing their heart out while home alone. However, one TikTok user’s love of singing has gotten them in trouble with their neighbors. Jesse Thomas has become a big fan of ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor – so much so, that it has made them a viral sensation. While they have plenty of fans on the social media app, it seems their neighbors are not as thrilled. In fact, the neighbors have become so frustrated with Jesse’s rendition of the song that they have made numerous complaints to her landlord. Now Jesse has received a letter telling them to...

Protesters refusing to move from a tunnel at an HS2 building site claim they have set a record for the time spent underground. Activists at Swynnerton, Staffordshire, moved into the structure on 10 May when bailiffs tried to evict them. By Friday, they had spent 46 days there and the...

On June 24, 2022, The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of legalized abortion nationwide. Studies show that people who are denied access to abortion are more likely to have poor financial outcomes. Sarah Back was making $400 a week when she had her abortion at...

Bristol's skyrocketing property market is leaving increasing numbers of people "stuck" in rented accommodation, according to a mortgage expert. Average house prices in the south west rose by 12.9% to £308,497 last year while Bristol's average price was even higher at £363,674, according to website Zoopla. Financial advisor...

The condo board of the luxury Walker Tower has suffered another defeat in its attempt to eject the owner of the building’s penthouse. A New York Supreme Court judge dismissed the claims of the building’s condo board last week, Crain’s reported. The judge threw out the complaint because the condo board failed to put the government — which initially seized the penthouse — as a defendant.

The law regarding tenancy varies by state. As a homeowner, you should know the legal length of time before you allow anyone - friend, family member or stranger - to stay in your home. In New York State, a person can claim they are a tenant, even without a written lease (depending on how long they have been staying with you - see more on that below). According to New York's Attorney General Leitita James,

A 30-year-old man is feeling unprepared for the real world after multiple eviction attempts resulted in a judge ordering him to vacate his parents' house. A judge in Syracuse, New York, has ordered Michael Rotondo to move out of his parents' home after the man refused to leave despite receiving five written eviction notices over several months.

The median rent for a studio to two-bedroom home in the 50 largest metropolitan areas just reached the highest point in Realtor.com's history.

The Tennessee Supreme Court launched a free legal clinic on wheels Monday. The court used federal pandemic aid to retrofit a blue sprinter van to make stops in mostly rural places across the state. It’s called the “Justice Bus” and it’s essentially a law office on wheels. It has a...