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The conversation around cost management and compliance in property operations has always been delicate, but as we step into 2026, the connection between the two has never been more significant. The familiar saying “penny-wise and pound-foolish” continues to play out across the industry as companies attempt to reduce expenses without fully understanding the long-term financial consequences. In a year defined by shifting oversight, tightened budgets, and new enforcement dynamics, the cost of inadequate training has only become more apparent. A New Enforcement Landscape Taking Shape for 2026 After the major operational and staffing changes that affected HUD throughout 2025, many... Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to ensure equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities. While the law plays a critical role in...
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair-housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
Two Wisconsin landlords will pay $20,000 to settle an emotional support animal case involving cats and rats, that accused them of discriminating against tenants who have...
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
Last month, I got a call from an investor friend who was about to lose $8,000 because he’d rented to someone who seemed “really nice” but hadn’t actually verified their income. Three months later, he was dealing with an eviction, lost rent, and a trashed unit. Here’s the thing about tenant screening—it’s the difference between real estate investing being a wealth-building machine or a stress-inducing nightmare. Get it right, and you’ll sleep well knowing your properties are in good hands. Get it wrong, and you’ll be fielding 2 AM phone calls about broken things while chasing rent payments. The rental market is tighter than it’s been... Read more
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...
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
Roughly 62% of Americans own a pet, according to Pew Research Center. Of those pet owners, nearly all consider their animals part of the family. Yet many landlords still...
Ethics in property management influence how fair, consistent, and transparent your housing practices appear to residents, staff, and regulators. In property management,...
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