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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 multi-family 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 myths rather than law. Myth... Read more
Tax-deferred 1031 exchanges remain one of the most powerful strategies for real estate investors to preserve equity, reinvest gains, and build long-term wealth. Given...
Zig Ziglar once said: “Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes, and the rest of us have to be other people.” The truth? Making mistakes when investing in...
The impact of government interference on landlords can be profound as governments aim to regulate the rental housing market. These interventions often spark debates...
In April 2023, as a bitter debate raged between landlords, tenants and policymakers over how to bring vacant, low-cost apartments back to the rental market during a...
Monthly evictions in New York City have returned to pre-pandemic levels as low- and middle-income tenants struggle to make rent and housing courts work through a backlog of cases, new data shows. City marshals evicted at least 11,253 households on behalf of landlords over the first seven-and-a-half months of the year, according to records maintained by the city’s Department of Investigation. The 1,500 evictions-per-month average from Jan. 1 to Aug. 15 was higher than in any year since 2018, when marshals completed about 1,666 evictions a month. Housing policy experts say the spike in evictions reveals the financial hardship many low- and middle-income tenants face. The trend comes as... Read more
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...
Are you searching for a smarter way to finance multifamily investments? HUD multifamily loans might be the solution you’ve been looking for. These loans offer...
The top four uncertainties facing the rental housing industry are set out in a new in-depth study by the National Apartment Association (NAA) that shows how operators...
Eviction. It’s a word that no landlord wants to utter, yet it’s an inevitable part of managing rental properties. Whether it’s due to unpaid rent, a lease...
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