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What if a landlord wants to end the lease early can the lease be broken by the landlord and under what circumstances? A rental contract is normally viewed as ironclad by both the landlord and the tenant. However, there are times when one of the parties may want to end the lease early. What if that party is the landlord? In the United States, landlords are obligated to comply with all federal laws in addition to landlord-tenant laws in the states where their properties are located. Technically, a landlord can break a lease early, but not without good reason. Unless the tenant violates the lease, the landlord’s grounds for early termination must be stipulated and agreed upon within the... Read more
The new year doesn’t just bring new gifts and new resolutions. It also brings new laws. State and local lawmakers have a lot on tap for 2026 when it comes to housing...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just issued a major update on criminal-record screening and rolled back several prior guidance documents. This...
The nation’s largest housing assistance program, Section 8, is a lifeline for tenants across the nation who would otherwise be priced out of expensive housing...
As of 1 August 2025, Massachusetts law prohibits landlords and real estate brokers from imposing broker or leasing fees on tenants unless the tenant independently hires...
Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have become even more constant companions. Given that integrating animals into multifamily living spaces has become the rule rather than the exception, it’s important for boards, residents, and managers to strike the proper balance between neighborly consideration and responsible pet ownership. The Pups Are Alright Striking that balance helps make everyone’s home more harmonious. “Pets are healthy for people,” says Ralph Westerhoff of Brick Work Management, “and having clear rules in place helps set a standard for the... Read more
Ever scroll through Instagram or TikTok and suddenly stop in your tracks because you see a beautiful apartment for rent for only $1,100 a month? The listing looks real...
With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2025, 40 states permit medical marijuana use and 24 permit both medical and recreational consumption), co-op...
Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to...
In the early morning hours of June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at an apartment complex in Berkeley, California, collapsed without warning. Thirteen young people were...
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