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KARE 11 interviews HOME Line attorney on local vacancy rates

March 22, 2012 by Eric Hauge Leave a Comment

HOME Line’s Managing Attorney, Mike Vraa, shared insights on KARE 11 News into what challenges current and prospective renters face with the Twin Cities currently tight rental market. In addition to seeing more frequent and larger rent increases, renters who have imperfect rental or credit histories are finding it difficult to locate landlords that will […]

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HOME Line attorney comments about renters in foreclosure

March 20, 2012 by Eric Hauge Leave a Comment

HOME Line’s Senior Housing Attorney, Paul Birnberg, was featured in a FOX 9 News report on renters affected by landlord foreclosure. Mr. Birnberg commented that while renters may have trouble identifying a soon-to-be foreclosed rental property before moving in, neither the landlord nor the bank can force them out until at least 6 months after […]

Filed Under: HOME Line in the News, Tenant Hotline

Updates on proposed cuts to your MN Renters Credit refund

March 1, 2012 by Eric Hauge Leave a Comment

Last year $186 million in cuts were enacted that reduced the amount of rent paid for which your refund is calculated from 19% to 17%. This year state legislators are proposing even further cuts to this program that assists nearly 300,000 low-income seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income renters across the state. To learn more […]

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MN renter’s credit/refund: Did you receive your CRP?

February 2, 2012 by Eric Hauge 2 Comments

***UPDATE 2/9/12: The Minnesota State Legislature is again considering drastic cuts to the renters credit with a proposal that would affect hundreds of thousands low-income seniors and families across Minnesota. The House Tax committee will be hearing a bill at 10:15am on Tuesday, Feb. 14th that would reduce the percent of rent paid that the credit […]

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HOME Line celebrates 20 years!

January 19, 2012 by Eric Hauge Leave a Comment

Thanks to all who joined us for our 20th anniversary party! If you missed it, you can learn about our first 20 years here. And you can help us accomplish more for Minnesota renters during our next 20 years. HOME Line’s Board of Directors invites you for an evening to review the accomplishments of our […]

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