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A critical gap exists between pet-friendly and pet-inclusive rental housing, according to a new national report from the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI), a Michelson Found Animals Foundation program. While 79% of rental properties accept pets, less than 10% allow pets without breed or size restrictions. This is just one of the findings from the 2025 Pet-Inclusive Housing Report, which analyzes housing policies and experiences from over 500 pet-owning renters across all 50 states. Over 80% of the dog owners surveyed said they had difficulty finding housing with their pets, with the primary two reasons being pet-related fees or no dogs allowed. This led many of the survey respondents... Read more
Wondering whether to invest in co-ops vs. condos? Before you make your decision, you should know about each one’s underlying legal structures, ownership models, and...
Recent reporting shows issues with lease clauses banning tenants from leaving negative reviews, sometimes called non-disparagement clauses in leases, so see what the...
Denying a rental application is sometimes necessary to protect your property, your other tenants, and your investment. However, in California, landlords must follow...
Are you constantly seeking out innovative solutions to enhance the security, convenience, and operational efficiency of your multifamily dwelling? If you’re still...
Rental fraud is no longer a distant threat—it’s a daily risk that property managers and owners must navigate with increasing vigilance. While many in the multifamily housing industry have responded with tighter vetting procedures like ID and background checks, a quieter, more elusive danger often slips through the cracks: subletting fraud. This form of deception can wreak just as much financial havoc as rental fraud and is often harder to detect. It’s subtle, layered, and, if ignored, can drain resources, damage reputations, and leave communities vulnerable. Michele Varrecchia, a property manager with The Dolben Company, has seen firsthand how crafty these schemes can... Read more
Tenants dream of living in a place they can truly call home. However, issues like mold can sometimes get in the way. It makes the place feel stuffy and can even take a...
As federal immigration enforcement intensifies under the Trump Administration, multifamily property owners are increasingly finding themselves caught in an unexpected...
Today’s multifamily investment market can feel like a three-ring circus thanks to leveled-off rents, increased costs and more competition in many regions. Performers...
Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents. As artificial intelligence and...
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