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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 fraudulent with over 80,000 documents manipulated. According to Snappt in its “2024 Fraud Report: Data, Trends, and Strategies for 2025,” artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role in streamlining operations while also providing bad actors with new ways to manipulate documents. “As fraud continues to evolve in 2025, leveraging best-in-class document fraud detection and income verification technology is the only way to catch these bad actors before they result in financial losses,” said Snappt CEO Daniel... Read more
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...
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...
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 landlord renting out a single-family home, a multifamily property owner managing multiple units, or a realtor expanding in property management, launching a real estate business is typically accompanied by unique legal challenges. A solid understanding of the legal framework is necessary to avoid simple mistakes that can lead to costly disputes, financial penalties, or even the loss of personal assets. As such, forming the proper business structure is one of the most critical steps in protecting yourself and your... Read more
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...
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Yes, a landlord can raise the rent if a girlfriend moves in. However, it is important to review the terms of the rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions...