Property Management News
Property managers make judgment calls every day. Most can be handled through established policies, training, and good documentation. But fair housing has a way of turning an ordinary operational question into something much more complicated. A resident asks for an unusual accommodation. A new HUD announcement appears to change a familiar practice. Corporate guidance conflicts with something staff heard at a conference. A complaint is threatened, and suddenly everyone has a different opinion about what should happen next. The goal is not for property managers to become fair housing lawyers. It is to know when a decision has moved beyond routine operations and into territory where legal... Read more
Oregon multifamily owners who have considered converting their apartment communities to smoke-free housing under the new law may want to start planning now. Beginning...
If there is one fair housing topic that has generated a disproportionate amount of litigation, complaints, training questions, and frustration over the past decade, it...
Tenants push for tougher rules against unfair add-on charges. Industry players argue against policies that they say could limit the ‘effective use of fees.’ Across...
The tenant screening market is competitive with numerous tenant screeners (aka consumer reporting agencies or CRAs) battling for business from property managers and...
Virginia’s new “Clean Slate” law, effective July 1, 2026, significantly expands the availability of criminal record sealing and introduces new compliance obligations for employers, housing providers, insurers, and background screening companies. Organizations that rely on criminal history information should review their policies, applications, and procedures now to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties. What Is in the New Law While much of the Act addresses eligible offenses and the sealing process, two provisions may impact those who obtain and use criminal history information as part of background investigations for employment, school, housing, and insurance... Read more
A Portland-based landlord accused of wrongly evicting a Vancouver renter and her ill mother has agreed to pay $725,000 in what tenant attorneys say is Washington’s...
Love for pets is at an all-time high and only continues to increase. The American Pet Products Association indicates that 71% of U.S. households own a pet, while...
Hiring outside contractors is simply part of running a multifamily community. From routine repairs to major capital projects, propperty managers rely on vendors to keep...
When property management professionals hear the word “accessibility,” they often think about the physical features of a community. They picture accessible parking...
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