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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 health-related disclosure requirements, such as lead-based paint rules for older homes. Other protections are left to individual states to decide. While it is the landlord’s responsibility to follow the law, it’s important for tenants to be aware of their rights. This way, they are not taken advantage of by landlords who wish to cut corners. In fact, being responsible for providing these protections is one of the things to consider before becoming a landlord. We will cover the federal-level protections before diving... Read more
Top dog-friendly apartments nationwide understand they’re competing with single-family homes, not just other apartments, and communities that embrace pets see stronger...
In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...
A small amount of preparation early can help landlords avoid late payments, excessive complaints, property damage, and other issues that often stem from rushed or...
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the nation’s largest nonprofit fair housing organization, leading investigations, enforcement, advocacy, and research to...
Across much of the country, rental housing is in a very different place than it was just a couple of years ago. After a historic run-up in demand and rents, vacancies have ticked up, concessions are back in a big way, and operators are competing harder for every qualified household. According to Census data summarized by industry analysts, the national rental vacancy rate edged up to roughly 6.9% in late 2024, up from about 6.6% a year earlier, with some Sunbelt and Midwestern metros posting double-digit rental vacancy rates. At the same time, a robust construction pipeline has delivered more than 500,000 new apartments in 2024 alone, putting additional pressure on existing assets. To... 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,...
The slippery slope of steering when customer service crosses the line in property management trying to be helpful or to “make things easier” for a prospect. In...
The national median rent fell 0.8% in December, and now stands at $1,356. This closes the book on 2025, with five consecutive months of rent declines. Based on recent...
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
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