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Evicting a resident is always a stressful operational hurdle, but when that resident has a disability, the professional stakes go through the roof. Property managers often find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place: You have to enforce your community’s lease agreements consistently, but you also have strict legal obligations to uphold fair-housing laws. Finding the right balance is crucial. Rushing an eviction notice without looking at the whole picture can lead to massive legal headaches and seriously damage your reputation. Mastering this tightrope walk means shifting away from standard, rigid punishments and leaning into a thoughtful, empathetic approach to... Read more
The above graphic shows eviction filings for sites we track, relative to their historical baseline. Arrows pointing up show sites with above baseline filings; arrows...
The moment a property manager issues a denial letter, the professional relationship enters a high-stakes phase. While automated screening tools provide a necessary first...
Key Takeaways Landlord-tenant laws vary by state, but there is general uniformity in certain areas. Landlords must provide proper notice before entering tenanted...
Discover the hidden costs of tenant turnover and learn strategies to reduce vacancies. Complete breakdown of expenses, time investments, and proven retention tactics for...
Every residential lease includes an implied warranty of habitability—even if the lease does not expressly mention it. This legal protection serves two core purposes: it ensures tenants have safe, livable housing conditions, and it clearly defines a landlord’s ongoing responsibilities. Under this standard, landlords must provide essential services, such as maintaining adequate heat and hot water, keeping common areas clean and secure, and making timely repairs when issues arise. They are also required to ensure that the property complies with applicable housing and building codes. If a landlord breaches this warranty and the apartment becomes uninhabitable, tenants may have the right... Read more
The “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) concept is considered relatively new. But according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, BNPL is an overhaul and rebrand of...
Even New York City’s affordable housing is getting too expensive for many low-income tenants, leading to a spike in eviction filings, a new report...
At the federal level, landlords must comply with several key laws that protect tenants. These mainly address housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and...
The problem of unauthorized residents in a rental unit is one that every landlord will likely encounter at some point in their career. As housing pressures and economic...
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