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KEY TAKEAWAYS Rental fees are increasingly regulated to address high upfront housing costs. Caps on application fees and security deposits are now common in several states. Laws require greater fee transparency and often allow tenants to spread payments. Broker fee bans and interest on deposits are gaining traction in major markets. Legislation Targets Rental Fees As housing affordability challenges intensify nationwide, regulators are moving to restrict excessive rental fees that can add thousands to tenants’ move-in expenses. Globe St reports over 30 new pieces of rental fees legislation since 2019 aim to cap costs, enhance transparency, and reduce financial barriers for... Read more
For apartment owners getting unusual calls from insurance companies about deck inspection reports, the deck inspection conversation isn’t theoretical anymore –...
A New York State Supreme Court Judge has ordered one of the city’s “Worst Landlords” to cough up more than $2.1M in fines and follow a strict timeline to make...
Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that...
Trends and data in the 2026 state of pet rentals report shows pet ownership and rental cooperation are rising but challenges exist. A new survey released by PetScreening...
Stop trading your time for single-family doors that barely net $200 a month. By the end of 2026, data suggests the wealth gap between residential landlords and commercial syndicators will expand by 35%. You’ve likely realized that scaling one house at a time is a grueling marathon that leaves you capital-poor and stuck in the landlord trap. The fear of complex commercial underwriting and hidden legal traps often keeps ambitious investors on the sidelines. But multi family property investing isn’t a dark art; it’s a repeatable system that the top 5% of wealth-builders use to accelerate their exit from the 9-to-5. You’re ready to stop playing small and start... Read more
Key Takeaways Landlord-tenant laws vary by state, but there is general uniformity in certain areas. Landlords must provide proper notice before entering tenanted...
Discover the hidden costs of tenant turnover and learn strategies to reduce vacancies. Complete breakdown of expenses, time investments, and proven retention tactics for...
When Aron Sotnikoff got a letter from an attorney seeking a payout for an apartment tenant who slipped and fell in standing water at one of his firm’s...
Inheriting a home can seem like a windfall—especially if it’s a beach house, a mountain cabin, or a tourist destination retreat. For a growing number of heirs, the...
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