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In the world of property management, training often zeroes in on the familiar—race, disability, familial status. But what about age? While not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act, age continues to show up in housing-related decisions, marketing language, and resident interactions. For compliance professionals and property managers, the absence of federal protection doesn’t mean a free pass. Instead, it signals an opportunity to refine staff training and tighten internal policy to prevent unintentional bias. When Age Isn’t Protected—But Still Matters The Fair Housing Act doesn’t include age as a protected category, which can create a false sense of security.... Read more
Introducing new staff to the realities of property management goes beyond reviewing lease terms and daily operations. It includes preparing them to handle complex...
Changes to California law (specifically, Cal. Civ. Code Section 1950.5(g)-(h)) effective this year will obligate residential landlords to photographically document the...
Kenneth Mattson, the former CEO of LeFever Mattson, is charged with defrauding approximately 200 investors by selling fake ownership stakes into apartment properties...
When the Fair Housing Act (FHA) comes up, the conversation typically centers around leasing, advertising, or resident interactions. But an often-overlooked aspect is how...
The Oregon House has unanimously passed a bill to allow property owners and landlords to evict squatters after giving a 24-hour notice, according to katu.com news. The bill explicitly adds squatters to the list of situations considered “unlawful holding by force” under eviction law. This would give property owners and landlords a clearer and faster legal mechanism to reclaim their property from unauthorized occupants. A squatter is an individual who occupies a property without a valid rental agreement or tenant authorization. The bill amends current law to incorporate this new eviction process. The bill allows a landlord or property owner to issue a 24-hour written notice to vacate the... Read more
Are you wondering if you can use a 1031 exchange with foreign property? While a 1031 exchange is a powerful tool for deferring capital gains taxes, the rules around...
Crouching on the sidewalk in front of his apartment building in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood last Monday, Bradford Berger shuffled through legal papers in a...
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...
Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff interact with residents. With new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), many...
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