The groups contend poorly maintained, seemingly abandoned bank-owned homes are prime targets for vandals and decrease curb appeal for prospective owner-occupant buyers.
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A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administrative law judge ruled a Long Island, N.Y., landlord violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to rent to a mother and her daughter because of the daughter’s cerebral palsy.
The landlord was ordered to pay damages to the family and a civil penalty to the United States.
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The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has entered a consent order resolving the U.S. Department of Justice’s Fair Housing Act claims against a group of individuals and companies accused of targeting Hispanic homeowners with Spanish-language advertising that falsely promised to cut their mortgage payments in half.
Defendants accused in the scheme allegedly targeted Hispanic homeowners for predatory mortgage loan modification services and interfered with those individuals’ ability to keep their homes.
Butler Snow announced that 198 attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced the promotion of Andréa Moore to vice president of Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Opportunity.
Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), a publication specifically aimed at the private wealth market, has recognized six Butler Snow attorneys in its 2020 edition. The publication also recognized Butler Snow in its firm rankings.
Benchmark Litigation has named Butler Snow attorneys Kari L. Sutherland and Rebecca Lee Wiggs in its 2020 Top 250 Women in Litigation. Both women have received this recognition since 2016.
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