Do you run a short-term rental property? Think AirBNB or VRBO. These properties bring income to owners and operators, but they require constantly tracking a changing legal landscape—especially in popular rental areas. It’s vital to keep tabs on changes to local laws...
In a significant legal development, Suffolk County state Supreme Court Judge Alison Napolitano temporarily halted a law that would limit the outside income of New York state lawmakers. This decision, which was rendered on July 17, 2024, marks a notable victory for...
On April 20, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, marking a decisive change in how insurance companies can interact with property owners who house tenants utilize federal housing vouchers. According to an investigative report by the...
Vermont will enforce a new law aimed at curbing retail theft by increasing penalties for offenders, effective July 1, 2024. This new law is a response to rising concerns over retail theft and its impact on businesses and communities. Here's what you need to know about...
Gov. Chris Sununu signed H.B.1046, which targets boater safety, into law on June 11, 2024. Effective Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, this new law requires that boat operators involved in accidents resulting in death, injury, or property damage must immediately stop and...
When it comes to navigating the streets, electric scooters, or LSESs, are as trendy as they are tricky. As the popularity of LSES and their presence on the roadways increases, it became all but certain that questions about insurance coverage would arise. For example,...
The minimum limits for commercial automobile insurance customers in New Jersey will increase effective Monday, July 1, 2024. Under P.L. 2023, c. 276, intrastate commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds are required to carry...
Recently, the Vermont Legislature passed a significant piece of legislation to enhance transparency in real estate transactions and rental agreements concerning flood risk. The measure, which is part of a larger piece of legislation (H.687), would mandate that...
PIANY’s top-priority photo inspection law (A.3172-A/S.5889) went into effect on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. This legislation makes important changes to New York state's antiquated photo inspection system. The law allows insurance carriers to submit a waiver to...
Insurance agents are the middlemen—they act as intermediaries between insureds and insurers. With this positioning, there are times when agents are put into situations in which they are unsure of what side to take—especially when evidence of a misrepresentation has...