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Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing industry, operators are seeing the effects firsthand: Fake documents are slipping through and unqualified tenants are being approved, resulting in rising eviction rates. On TikTok, an unexpected market has emerged where users trade tips and tools for falsifying income, employment and identity to gain access to rental housing. This trend is not limited to individual bad actors offering a forged pay stub here and there. It’s an entire “fraud kit,” complete with templated documents, spoofed phone numbers and instructions... Read more
Imagine living in (or renting out) an apartment where rent doesn’t jump hundreds of dollars each year. The price stays steady, the lease keeps renewing, and tenants...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to ensure equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities. While the law plays a critical role in...
A rising tide of state-level action is reshaping the environment for so-called junk fees imposed by apartment landlords, marking a pronounced shift in how these...
Since 2008, lawmakers in Pittsburgh have been trying to set up a rental registry to track local housing conditions. Takeaways by Bloomberg AI A 17-year battle...
As the holidays approach, property management professionals face the annual challenge of balancing festive spirit with compliance. Communities come alive with lights, decorations, and events, but within this joy lies the responsibility to ensure that everyone feels equally welcome. The Fair Housing Act doesn’t take a holiday, and neither should inclusion. Understanding where celebration meets regulation is crucial for creating a community where every resident can comfortably embrace the season. Where Fair Housing Meets Holiday Cheer Fair Housing laws protect individuals from discrimination based on several factors, including religion. This protection extends to how properties display,... Read more
After more than two years of discussion and debate, the Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to significantly lower annual rent increases in most of the city’s...
KEY TAKEAWAYS In some Atlanta apartment buildings, landlords say as many as 50% of rental applications are fraudulent. Nearly three-quarters of US apartment operators...
More than 4,000 Minnesota renters are eligible to get money back from a property management company accused of overcharging and stealing security deposits. Attorney...
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair-housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
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