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Related News Contract renewal fees violate tenant rights   KYOTO (Kyodo) In what experts termed a landmark ruling, the well-established practice of landlords collecting renewal fees in the housing rental industry was judged illegal Thursday and a violation of tenants' rights. The point of contention in the Kyoto District Court ruling Thursday was the "contract renewal fees" for renting houses and apartments, which tenants are obliged to pay their ... Here's one court-savvy candidate   When Andrew Lockwood introduced himself to a gathering of New London Republicans this week after being nominated as one of their candidates for City Council, he said he's had many careers in his life, including one as a lawyer. Actually, he's still developing that one. Lockwood has never practiced as a lawyer, although he did privately tell some city Republicans vetting him for the council ... Court: Landlords collecting renewal fees violates tenants' rights   In what experts termed a landmark ruling, the well-established practice of landlords collecting renewal fees in the housing rental industry was judged illegal Thursday and a violation of tenants? rights. Country Club could cost taxpayers over $12m   Last year?s closure of the Country Club of Coral Gables has left taxpayers burdened for what could amount to over $12 million; club members burned financially; the city embarrassed, financially damaged, and mired in litigation; Granada claiming major financial damage; and the facility deteriorating. Suit dismissed after owner, city strike deal for property   A Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed legal proceedings against the owner of a convenience store Greenville city officials said housed criminal activities. SOS: Some Ferndale residents fight Royal Oak shelter's plan to move into area   There?s plenty that Michael Bates likes about his northwest Ferndale neighborhood. Judge: Landlord rented subpar housing   A Hutchinson landlord was found guilty Friday on seven counts of allowing the unlawful occupation of ... 14th St. refugees homeless after evacuation   The door to 150-152 W. 14th St. is hastily boarded up, and someone has parked a shopping cart full of empty cans in front of the building while paying tribute at the adjacent adult video store. Recession hits creditors, clerks at Boone County Courthouse   COLUMBIA ? Three years ago, 2,667 breach of contract and other kinds of consumer debt cases were filed in Boone County. Most were for things such as delinquent debts and rent. In 2008, that number leapt to 4,005, a 50 percent increase. Already this year, 2,042 more such cases have been filed. Each of those cases began with a single piece of paper that said that someone couldn't pay someone else, ... Ford City landlords call $150 property fee unfair   Several landlords in the borough complained to council Monday about a recently passed business privilege ordinance that charges them a fee of $150 for each of their rental properties.

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