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It's Friday, October 17, 2025. Today, excessive attorneys' fees in eviction cases, and with winter just around the corner it's time to prep your home to keep heating costs in check.
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New Report Finds ‘Unreasonable’ Attorney Fees Are Being Charged to Tenants in Eviction Cases
By Adele Uphaus
Most of the time, the tenant is not present in court to raise any objection to the fees, and even when they are, most of the time they don’t know they can raise an objection.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CENTS: Saving Energy in Winter
By Bruce Saller
Worried about winter power bills? There are steps you can take now to cut down on high heating bills.
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