Property Management News
The natural instinct for any good property manager is to double-check everything. You have a duty to protect the property and follow the rules fairly for everyone on the rent roll. However, in the world of Fair Housing, that “trust but verify” mindset can actually become a major legal headache. The real challenge is mastering the “Calibration of Inquiry”—knowing exactly when to stick to the standard playbook and when the law requires you to be flexible. Professionalism today is about realizing that strict policy and great customer service are actually on the same team. Your policy keeps things consistent, while a service-first approach ensures those... Read more
New York City renters are now legally entitled to clear, accessible information about whether stabilized apartments exist in their buildings. Last week, Local Law 86,...
By Nate Bernstein, Managing Attorney of LA Real Estate Law Group and Moriah Foreman, summer legal intern at LARELG. What Is Chun v. Del Cid and Why It Matters for Los...
In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...
By Nate Bernstein, Esq., Managing Attorney of LA Real Estate Law Group If you are negotiating settlement in an unlawful detainer case in Court, outside of the courtroom,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS States are introducing new rules to limit or eliminate “junk fees” in rental housing, focusing on application charges, late fees, and hidden costs. Reforms in Vermont, California, and New York restrict screening fees, mandate transparency, and require refunds in specific cases. Colorado, Oregon, and Nevada have introduced strict limits on late fees and prohibited charges for routine landlord responsibilities. As federal efforts stall, state and local governments are becoming the primary regulators of non-rent charges in multifamily housing. States Step In as Federal Action Stalls Across the country, states are responding to growing concerns over “junk fees” in... Read more
Storing IDs in a drawer before verifying the identity of visitors or renters exposes both property managers and residents to serious physical dangers and security...
A rising tide of state-level action is reshaping the environment for so-called junk fees imposed by apartment landlords, marking a pronounced shift in how these...
As the holidays approach, property management professionals face the annual challenge of balancing festive spirit with compliance. Communities come alive with lights,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS In some Atlanta apartment buildings, landlords say as many as 50% of rental applications are fraudulent. Nearly three-quarters of US apartment operators...
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