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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) issued an enforcement memorandum on May 22, 2026, permanently rescinding its 2020 guidance on assistance animals and dramatically narrowing the circumstances under which FHEO will issue a reasonable cause determination in animal-related accommodation complaints. Effective immediately, FHEO will find reasonable cause and pursue prosecution only for cases involving animals individually trained to provide disability-related assistance. According to HUD, this policy change aligns the Fair Housing Act standard for assistance animal accommodations with the service animal... Read more
After racking up almost 2,000 violations, two Bronx landlords have been ordered to pay tens of millions of dollars in penalties over the conditions of their...
The city of Los Angeles will begin tracking how large corporate buyers impact the housing market by studying ownership of rental properties. The Los Angeles Housing...
Up-front rental costs — from application fees to broker commissions — are adding thousands of dollars to move-in expenses, exacerbating affordability challenges...
Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that...
Discover the hidden costs of tenant turnover and learn strategies to reduce vacancies. Complete breakdown of expenses, time investments, and proven retention tactics for 2026. Key Takeaways Expert insights on tenant turnover cost guide Actionable strategies you can implement today Real examples and practical advice The True Cost of Tenant Turnover: A Complete Guide for Landlords Tenant turnover is one of the most expensive challenges landlords face—yet many property owners dramatically underestimate the true cost. Industry studies show that replacing a tenant typically costs landlords between one and three months of rent, with some turnovers exceeding $5,000 for a single unit. This... Read more
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...
Are you looking to maximize your tax savings while investing in real estate? Understanding how depreciation affects the tax basis of an asset is a crucial piece of the...
Many of us use or work with rental housing in some way. Maybe you have been — or are currently — a renter. Or maybe you own a rental property, operate a property...
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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