Property Management News
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Joseph E. Johnson the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act, according to a release. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky alleges that, for decades, Johnson has sexually harassed numerous female tenants. According to the complaint: Johnson has offered housing-related benefits in exchange for sexual contact Made unwelcome sexual comments and advances to female tenants Subjected female tenants to unwelcome touching and groping Taken adverse housing-related actions against female... Read more
Is it fair, or even legal, to charge a pet deposit for an assistance animal? This question often confronts landlords as they deal with the legal landscape concerning the...
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) requires property managers to provide reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities to ensure equal access and enjoyment of their...
As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational...
Effective January 1, 2025, NYC implemented the Fair Chance Housing Law, which requires a bifurcated screening process for applicants when the landlord wants to conduct a...
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the owners and managers of an apartment complex for discriminating against Black tenants over felony and criminal history background checks, according to a release. The suit alleges that Suburban Heights Apartments near St. Louis “engaged in a pattern or practice of race and/or color discrimination against prospective Black tenants by banning tenants with any past felony conviction and certain other criminal histories, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.” The felony ban was in place regardless of how old the felony was or the nature of the offense, the suit says. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of... Read more
Yes, a landlord can fine a tenant for smoking, depending on the terms of the lease agreement. Smoking in rental properties has been a contentious issue for both...
The tenant selection process can be very unpredictable. Sometimes, you might get lucky with your first applicant. Other times, you might have to screen multiple...
Smoking and housing policies often intersect in ways that raise questions about resident rights and property management responsibilities. One common point of confusion...
Declining rental applications comes with the territory of being a landlord. Though it’s never fun to reject an applicant, sometimes it’s necessary to ensure your...
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