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Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that actually generate complaints and investigations are buried—in the marketing copy that feels completely harmless. “Perfect for young professionals.” “Quiet, exclusive community.” “Walking distance to everything.” These phrases show up in apartment marketing constantly—and each one could be interpreted as expressing a preference or limitation based on a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act covers every form of communication related to housing: websites,... Read more
Discover the hidden costs of tenant turnover and learn strategies to reduce vacancies. Complete breakdown of expenses, time investments, and proven retention tactics for...
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 health-related disclosure requirements, such as lead-based paint rules for older homes. Other protections are left to individual states to decide. While it is the landlord’s responsibility to follow the law, it’s important for tenants to be aware of their rights. This way, they are not taken advantage of by landlords who wish to cut corners. In fact, being responsible for providing these protections is one of the things to consider before becoming a landlord. We will cover the federal-level protections before diving... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily fraud investigations at Fannie Mae dropped to 12 in 2025, down from 193 in 2024. The agency confirmed 87 fraud cases in 2024 but saw none in a...
In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the nation’s largest nonprofit fair housing organization, leading investigations, enforcement, advocacy, and research to...
Across much of the country, rental housing is in a very different place than it was just a couple of years ago. After a historic run-up in demand and rents, vacancies...
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