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What if a landlord wants to end the lease early can the lease be broken by the landlord and under what circumstances? A rental contract is normally viewed as ironclad by both the landlord and the tenant. However, there are times when one of the parties may want to end the lease early. What if that party is the landlord? In the United States, landlords are obligated to comply with all federal laws in addition to landlord-tenant laws in the states where their properties are located. Technically, a landlord can break a lease early, but not without good reason. Unless the tenant violates the lease, the landlord’s grounds for early termination must be stipulated and agreed upon within the... Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just issued a major update on criminal-record screening and rolled back several prior guidance documents. This...
The nation’s largest housing assistance program, Section 8, is a lifeline for tenants across the nation who would otherwise be priced out of expensive housing...
Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have...
With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2025, 40 states permit medical marijuana use and 24 permit both medical and recreational consumption), co-op...
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...
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