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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 properties, he immediately checked the security footage to review the incident. Sotnikoff, the director of risk management for development and asset management firm Time Equities, was bewildered watching the tenant walk by a puddle, then walk back up a staircase before returning to walk straight through it. “This person didn’t even have the good sense to actually fall,” said Sotnikoff, who is in charge of acquiring the insurance for the company’s 43M SF of commercial real estate. “Did I miss something? Is this for... Read more
With expenses high and rent growth sluggish, apartment landlords are increasing add-on charges for renters as the Federal Trade Commission once again zeroes in on...
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...
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 actually generate complaints and investigations are buried—in the marketing copy that feels completely harmless. “Perfect for young professionals.” “Quiet, exclusive community.” “Walking distance to everything.” These phrases show up in apartment marketing constantly—and each one could be interpreted as expressing a preference or limitation based on a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act covers every form of communication related to housing: websites,... Read more
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...
Discover the hidden costs of tenant turnover and learn strategies to reduce vacancies. Complete breakdown of expenses, time investments, and proven retention tactics for...
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