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Pets are family and apartment amenity-based pet fees and restrictions imply that a beloved companion is no different from access to a gym or a parking spot. Across the country, pets are often treated as lifestyle add-ons — conveniences or “amenities” – that justify extra fees and restrictions. Yet for roughly two-thirds of U.S. households, pets aren’t luxuries. They’re family. And when housing policies treat them otherwise, the human and financial costs ripple through communities. A growing body of research confirms what most property managers already know in their hearts: Pets are part of people’s families, and pet-inclusive policies make good business sense. In fact, 93% of... Read more
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
What if a landlord wants to end the lease early can the lease be broken by the landlord and under what circumstances? A rental contract is normally viewed as ironclad by...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just issued a major update on criminal-record screening and rolled back several prior guidance documents. This...
The nation’s largest housing assistance program, Section 8, is a lifeline for tenants across the nation who would otherwise be priced out of expensive housing...
Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have become even more constant companions. Given that integrating animals into multifamily living spaces has become the rule rather than the exception, it’s important for boards, residents, and managers to strike the proper balance between neighborly consideration and responsible pet ownership. The Pups Are Alright Striking that balance helps make everyone’s home more harmonious. “Pets are healthy for people,” says Ralph Westerhoff of Brick Work Management, “and having clear rules in place helps set a standard for the... Read more
With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2025, 40 states permit medical marijuana use and 24 permit both medical and recreational consumption), co-op...
The conversation around cost management and compliance in property operations has always been delicate, but as we step into 2026, the connection between the two has...
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...
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair-housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
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