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Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair-housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter resident concerns about animals, the Fair Housing Act sets clear boundaries. When a resident or student has a verified disability and a legitimate need for an ESA, housing providers must make reasonable accommodations. This applies across the board, whether the setting is a college dormitory or a multifamily apartment complex. The biggest misconception many housing providers face is the belief that certain situations justify denying an ESA request. In reality, most of these scenarios are rooted in myth rather than law. Myth 1:... Read more
The days of Los Angeles landlords telling renters to bring their own fridge will soon be over. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday requiring rental property...
The Federal Trade Commission sued a pair of online rental listing platforms Tuesday, claiming Zillow paid its competitor Redfin $100 million to cease advertising...
New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications...
The restoration of full 100% bonus depreciation in 2025 has supercharged the value proposition of 1031 exchanges, fundamentally reshaping the landscape for...
Most multifamily investors understand how powerful depreciation can be while you own a property. It reduces your taxable income, boosts cash flow, and lets you keep more of what you earn. But what happens when you sell? That’s where many investors get caught off guard and where depreciation recapture becomes a surprise line item on your tax return. But in this article, we’ll walk through what depreciation recapture actually is, how it works in multifamily deals, and four strategies to help you reduce or defer the tax bill that comes with it. What Is Depreciation Recapture? When you sell a property for more than its depreciated value, the IRS wants to “recapture”... Read more
In an important win for NAHB members, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that effective Oct. 1, it is reducing the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance...
Unraveling the mystery of 1031 exchanges and some exceptions for the taxpayer and rules on the same taxpayer. In a 1031 exchange transaction, it is often said that legal...
Two Wisconsin landlords will pay $20,000 to settle an emotional support animal case involving cats and rats, that accused them of discriminating against tenants who have...
Key Takeaways Modular construction made up 8.8% of US apartment starts in 2024, showing its strongest adoption yet. A bipartisan Senate bill could modernize financing...
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