Property Management News
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 advancing accessibility, in recent years it has also become the basis for a surge of opportunistic lawsuits—many of which target real estate owners, operators, and investors. The Rise of Nuisance ADA Claims Certain plaintiffs and their attorneys have turned ADA enforcement into a business model, filing hundreds of lawsuits over minor, often technical, violations. Common examples include: Improper signage placement Slight slope discrepancies in ramps Door thresholds that are a fraction of an inch out of compliance These... Read more
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...
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, some of the most important decisions are the ones made quietly, without fanfare, applause, or even acknowledgment. They’re the individual choices that take place in leasing offices, during maintenance calls, or while responding to a resident’s email. These moments might not make headlines, but they shape the culture of a community, influence team morale, and protect housing providers from costly legal risks. The Small Choices That Matter Most Ethical dilemmas in property management often show up in subtle, everyday... Read more
A critical gap exists between pet-friendly and pet-inclusive rental housing, according to a new national report from the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI), a...
Recent reporting shows issues with lease clauses banning tenants from leaving negative reviews, sometimes called non-disparagement clauses in leases, so see what the...
Denying a rental application is sometimes necessary to protect your property, your other tenants, and your investment. However, in California, landlords must follow...
Having an accessible website is more important than ever—just ask Fashion Nova. Its e-commerce clothing website was found to be inaccessible to legally blind...
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