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For apartment owners getting unusual calls from insurance companies about deck inspection reports, the deck inspection conversation isn’t theoretical anymore – it applies directly to a large portion of California’s housing stock. If you own, operate, or manage apartment buildings or community associations with Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs)—balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, or landings—especially those constructed with wood or wood-based structural components, you are now operating under mandatory inspection laws. That includes: Apartment owners subject to SB 721 Condominium associations and HOAs under SB 326 Property managers responsible for execution and compliance... Read more
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...
Key Takeaways Landlord-tenant laws vary by state, but there is general uniformity in certain areas. Landlords must provide proper notice before entering tenanted properties. Arbitrary mid-lease rent increases are not allowed unless specified in the lease or by local laws. The Fair Housing Act prohibits landlords from discriminating in rental practices. A landlord can evict tenants but must follow legal procedures and notice requirements. Roughly one in three American households (nearly 36%) lives in rentals, according to a 2020 report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Renting has also become much more common among the age groups and family types that were... Read more
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...
The most lucrative multifamily deals aren’t won at the closing table; they’re captured in the first 48 hours of communication. If you’re waiting for a...
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