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California law makes it illegal for landlords to refuse to rent to people who participate in rental assistance programs like Section 8, but tenant advocates say the practice remains widespread in Los Angeles County. A recent investigation by the Housing Rights Initiative found that up to 70% of L.A.-area landlords turn away tenants who receive federal housing subsidies. And there’s been a flurry of recent lawsuits, including a sweeping case filed last fall by the Housing Rights Initiative. The suit names more than 200 landlords, including several major real estate companies. “Finding housing discrimination in Los Angeles is like finding rain in a rainstorm,” said Aaron... Read more
When recession fears rise, budget cuts often follow—and education directors are being asked to make hard choices. Training programs frequently top the list of cuts,...
Maintain compliance in your multifamily real estate by understanding the Fair Housing Act. Uphold the law by respecting protected classes like race, disability, and...
In multifamily real estate, adhering to fair housing laws is essential. By upholding these laws, you promote inclusive communities, prevent discrimination, and...
California’s real estate landscape is changing with new laws taking effect in 2025, impacting landlords, developers, property owners, and investors. These legislative...
An Illinois court has ordered a landlord to pay more than $80,000 for threatening to call immigration authorities (ICE) on a tenant couple who rented an apartment from him in 2020, according to reports. The couple sued the landlord, Marco Antonio Contreras, under the Illinois Immigrant Tenant Protection Act (ITPA), which protects tenants from discrimination or harassment based on their immigration status, said the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, (MALDEF) which filed the lawsuit on behalf of the couple in 2022. MALDEF filed the suit because the family’s landlord “threatened to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a rent dispute, solely based... Read more
As if navigating the application process for Section 8 housing wasn’t difficult enough, now there are those hoping to keep such tenants out of decent homes. The...
Dogs are cute. Howling all night? Not so much. Here are some ideas about how to handle things when residents have pet-related issues. Despite all efforts, having...
In property management, ensuring a safe and respectful living environment isn’t just about reacting to problems—it’s about preventing them before they...
Investors, property owners, and developers that are involved in affordable housing were doubtless glad to hear of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s...
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