Landlords & Tenants

Attorney remains jailed for refusing to disclose anonymous plaintiffs in HOA lawsuit

A Florida attorney who was jailed for being in contempt during a legal dispute with his homeowner’s association was denied freedom by an appeals court.

May 4, 2026 12:44 PM CDT

‘You’re allergic? Good!’ Woman who released bees to protest eviction is sentenced to 6 months in jail

A beekeeper has been sentenced to six months in jail after using honeybees as a weapon against deputies in an eviction fall 2022.

Apr 29, 2026 11:00 AM CDT

Judge removed from bench amid charges of lying, assisting landlords on evictions

An upstate New York judge has been removed from the bench after a state investigation found that he advised landlords on an illegal eviction, secretly contacted a crime victim and lied under oath.

Apr 6, 2026 9:21 AM CDT

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.

Apr 2, 2026 11:26 AM CDT

Citing maintenance and management crisis, federal judiciary seeks control over courthouses

Citing delinquent repairs and poor oversight, the federal judiciary last month asked to take over the maintenance and management of federal courthouses from the executive branch.

Mar 4, 2026 10:11 AM CST

Resort owner not liable for grandson who committed murder, cannibalism, state supreme court says

The Idaho Supreme Court has affirmed a district court’s ruling to dismiss liability claims against a resort owner whose grandson killed and ate a groundskeeper on their property.

Mar 4, 2026 9:46 AM CST

Judge who allegedly kept ‘Book of Grudges’ faces misconduct charges

A Pennsylvania judge who allegedly kept a “Book of Grudges” and a sexually explicit calendar in her office violated judicial conduct standards, according to formal charges filed Wednesday.

Jan 9, 2026 12:42 PM CST

‘Christmas Lawyer’ uses settlement with homeowners association on more holiday decorations

An Idaho lawyer who had been fighting with his homeowners association over his "elaborate holiday displays" said he's using the money that he received during mediation for even more Christmas cheer in his new home, according to a report by Fox News.

Dec 24, 2025 11:15 AM CST

2025 Year in Review: Generative AI, access to justice and law schools

Another year is nearly in the books. In many ways, 2025 was a continuation of trends present in previous years.

Dec 10, 2025 9:08 AM CST

Illinois moves toward approving nonlawyers to offer limited legal advice

In an effort to increase access to justice, Illinois is moving toward developing a program to allow certified nonlawyers to offer limited legal advice under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

Oct 3, 2025 1:51 PM CDT

As more Americans fall behind in rent, cities adopt right to counsel programs for tenants

The idea that governments should provide free lawyers for low-income tenants in eviction court proceedings has gained traction in recent years. According to some housing rights groups, there are at least 19 cities, two counties and five states with right to counsel programs, and more will soon follow.

Oct 1, 2025 12:50 AM CDT

New legal tech service helps renters recover security deposits in New York

A new legal service designed to help New York City renters recover their security deposits launched Friday.

Jul 7, 2025 11:11 AM CDT

Legal aid is a lifeline for families and communities

Each year, our organization, Community Legal Services, provides legal assistance to thousands of individuals who otherwise could not afford counsel. Our work, and that of the volunteer attorneys who support us, is essential in helping people navigate matters as simple as signing a lease or as complex as obtaining an injunction against an abusive spouse.

Jun 30, 2025 2:33 PM CDT

Budget proposal for ‘orderly closeout’ of Legal Services Corp. is ‘devastation,’ says legal aid leader

The Legal Services Corp. has requested $2.1 billion in funding for fiscal year 2026, a far cry from the administration’s $21 million request to enable an “orderly closeout” of the program, according to a Bloomberg Law story.

Jun 9, 2025 2:09 PM CDT

Lawyer at a Party: How to handle unwanted legal inquiries

“My lease says no pets allowed, but that’s only for like really big dogs—right?” You take a deep breath, look at your inquisitor and wonder anew why you left the comfort of your home for this cocktail party. At home, no one asks you legal questions.

May 29, 2025 9:51 AM CDT