by Brian Huddleston | Sep 20, 2021 | Legislation & Case Notes
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. COVID-19 is one of those disasters. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and...
by Brian Huddleston | Sep 11, 2021 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
Oklahoma HB 1148, which regulates real estate “wholesaling,” goes into effect Nov. 1, 2021. The new law requires so-called wholesalers to hold a state real estate license. Wholesaling is when someone, typically an unlicensed individual trying to make money in the real...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 31, 2021 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
Oklahoma has a new law that allows domestic violence victims to terminate their lease early without penalty. Senate Bill 200 states that a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking may terminate a lease without penalty by providing a written notice and...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 31, 2021 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The United States Supreme Court ended the nationwide residential eviction moratorium that has been in place for nearly a year. Alabama Association of Realtors v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 594 U.S. ___, WL 3783142 (Aug. 26, 2021) On August 26, 2021,...
by Brian Huddleston | Jan 5, 2021 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
UPDATE: CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments. The moratorium that was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2021 is now extended through July...
