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Evicting a resident is always a stressful operational hurdle, but when that resident has a disability, the professional stakes go through the roof. Property managers often find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place: you have to enforce your community’s lease agreements consistently, but you also have strict legal obligations to uphold fair housing laws. Finding the right balance is crucial. Rushing an eviction notice without looking at the whole picture can lead to massive legal headaches and seriously damage your reputation. Mastering this tightrope walk means shifting away from standard, rigid punishments and leaning into a thoughtful, empathetic approach to... Read more
The moment a property manager issues a denial letter, the professional relationship enters a high-stakes phase. While automated screening tools provide a necessary first...
Many managers assume that as long as they apply the same strict rules to everyone – the consistency trap- they’re protected from fair housing trouble but the legal...
Most multifamily owners and managers are aware that discrimination against disabled tenants can result in litigation and increase a project’s operating expenses, which...
Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that...
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 reports that 81% of rental housing operators report growth in pet ownership, and 68% now consider themselves “pet-friendly,” which means a variety of things ranging from more pets being allowed to more pet-focused amenities onsite. The 2026 State of Pets in Rental Housing Report, based on feedback from 673 property managers and leasing professionals primarily within the multifamily and single-family sectors, details the effects of pet-inclusivity in the modern rental-housing world. While 71% of U.S. households own a... Read more
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...
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