New Rules for Landlords To Take Effect January 1st Under Miya’s Law
With the start of the new year, Florida landlords and property managers will have many new rules to consider. For example, several provisions from “Miya’s Law” will...
Legislators Approve Bill to Automatically Expunge Marijuana Records
January 5, 2023
The City Council for the District of Columbia has sent legislation to the mayor for approval after a unanimous vote to approve the measure. This legislation includes...
Simple Marijuana Possession May Make For Complex Background Check Considerations
January 5, 2023
In October, the president of the United States issued a pardon to all citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of simple marijuana possession....
Arizona’s New Record Sealing Law Takes Effect Soon
January 4, 2023
A new expansion to Arizona’s criminal record sealing law took effect on January 1, 2023. It will expand opportunities for many individuals to clear their records. This new...
How Employers Can Provide Applicants With Criminal Records a Chance
January 4, 2023
Approximately one in three Americans have a criminal record, making it difficult to find work. In some cases, qualified individuals often find themselves passed...
Ohio Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Convictions Is Awaiting the Mayor’s Signature
January 3, 2023
Soon the governor in Ohio will receive legislation that awaits a signature. Signing it could result in expunging large numbers of offenses for...
Apartment Tenants Sue Real Estate Investment Trust Over Background Checks
January 3, 2023
Tenants have recently sued a prominent real estate investment trust over background checks. They filed this suit in the Los Angeles Superior Court and alleged...
New Legislation Would Seal Loophole That Allowed Middle School Counselor Convicted of Sex Offense to Remain Employed
December 30, 2022
Virginia’s 2023 General Assembly saw new legislation introduced just before the session. This legislation...
Alameda County Approves Ordinance Barring Criminal Background Checks on Potential Tenants
December 29, 2022
Alameda County in California recently passed a countywide law prohibiting criminal background checks on tenants. The first in the country,...
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Soon To Vote on Fair Chance Housing Ordinance Among Other Tenant Protections
December 29, 2022
California’s Alameda County Board of Supervisors will soon hold a vote on a package of ordinances. This package...