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Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that actually generate complaints and investigations are buried—in the marketing copy that feels completely harmless. “Perfect for young professionals.” “Quiet, exclusive community.” “Walking distance to everything.” These phrases show up in apartment marketing constantly—and each one could be interpreted as expressing a preference or limitation based on a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act covers every form of communication related to housing: websites,... Read more
Trends and data in the 2026 state of pet rentals report shows pet ownership and rental cooperation are rising but challenges exist. A new survey released by PetScreening...
Key Takeaways Landlord-tenant laws vary by state, but there is general uniformity in certain areas. Landlords must provide proper notice before entering tenanted...
A New York appeals court struck down a state law banning discrimination against tenants who use Section 8 vouchers, ruling that the 2019 source-of-income protections...
In property management, it’s tempting to lean on zero-tolerance screening policies. They’re fast, efficient, and feel like a safe bet against discrimination claims....
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...
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