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Understanding California’s New Rent...

What is AB 2747? AB 2747 is a California rent law designed to make Rent Reporting more accessible, helping Renters build credit while setting clear guidelines for Landlords. Rent is one of the largest recurring expenses for most people, yet it has historically not been reflected in credit scores. This law aims to change that by allowing Renters to strengthen their credit profiles through on-time rent payments.  For Renters, this new California law presents an opportunity to improve their credit without taking on debt. A stronger credit score can lead to better financial opportunities, including easier approval for loans and rental applications. For Landlords, offering Rent... Read more

Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff interact with residents. With new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), many...

After analyzing nearly 5 million documents in 2024, Snappt, a leader in fraud detection for multifamily property management, found that 6.4% of rental applications were...

A trio of tenants who took their landlord to court to reclaim their apartment security deposits say they finally got their money back days after Gothamist reported on...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Clark County jury awarded a young family in Las Vegas $6.6 million in compensatory and punitive damages, sending an expensive message to the...

Justice Department Sues Rental Property Owner for...

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Joseph E. Johnson the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act, according to a release. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky alleges that, for decades, Johnson has sexually harassed numerous female tenants. According to the complaint: Johnson has offered housing-related benefits in exchange for sexual contact Made unwelcome sexual comments and advances to female tenants Subjected female tenants to unwelcome touching and groping Taken adverse housing-related actions against female... Read more

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday prohibiting landlords in Los Angeles County from evicting tenants who open their doors to wildfire victims. “At a...

Real estate continues to be one of the most popular investment opportunities for generating income and building long-term wealth. No matter if you’re an independent...

Los Angeles City Council members introduced a motion during a meeting Tuesday that would prevent landlords from raising rents or evicting people impacted by fires that...

As devastating wildfires displace thousands in Los Angeles County, Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency. In the wake of this crisis, California’s...