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Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair-housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter resident concerns about animals, the Fair Housing Act sets clear boundaries. When a resident or student has a verified disability and a legitimate need for an ESA, housing providers must make reasonable accommodations. This applies across the board, whether the setting is a college dormitory or a multifamily apartment complex. The biggest misconception many housing providers face is the belief that certain situations justify denying an ESA request. In reality, most of these scenarios are rooted in myth rather than law. Myth 1:... Read more
The days of Los Angeles landlords telling renters to bring their own fridge will soon be over. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday requiring rental property...
The High Cost of Overlooking Construction Safety Renovations and capital projects can refresh an apartment community. New amenities, smarter layouts, and better curb...
Fraud has long plagued the multifamily sector, but the scope and sophistication of the problem are now reaching new levels, fueled by technology and shifting consumer...
The Federal Trade Commission sued a pair of online rental listing platforms Tuesday, claiming Zillow paid its competitor Redfin $100 million to cease advertising...
New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications portal for ancillary dwelling units (ADUs) at one- and two-family homes across the five boroughs, a key part of Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes housing plan that passed last year. Adams also announced the “ADU For You” program to provide guidance and resources, including design help, to homeowners building ADUs. “Too many New Yorkers are forced to choose between having a roof over their heads in an Ancillary Dwelling Unit or living in safe, regulated housing. New Yorkers no longer have to choose,” Adolfo Carrion, Jr.,... Read more
A new survey reveals persistent multifamily renter defaults driven largely by economic instability that are placing increasing pressure on operations. A national survey...
Key Takeaways More than 1,000 tenants living in Capital Realty Group-owned properties are organizing a multi-state tenant union campaign to push for collective...
Unraveling the mystery of 1031 exchanges and some exceptions for the taxpayer and rules on the same taxpayer. In a 1031 exchange transaction, it is often said that legal...
Two Wisconsin landlords will pay $20,000 to settle an emotional support animal case involving cats and rats, that accused them of discriminating against tenants who have...
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