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Every residential lease includes an implied warranty of habitability—even if the lease does not expressly mention it. This legal protection serves two core purposes: it ensures tenants have safe, livable housing conditions, and it clearly defines a landlord’s ongoing responsibilities. Under this standard, landlords must provide essential services, such as maintaining adequate heat and hot water, keeping common areas clean and secure, and making timely repairs when issues arise. They are also required to ensure that the property complies with applicable housing and building codes. If a landlord breaches this warranty and the apartment becomes uninhabitable, tenants may have the right... Read more
Chargebacks – when a property charges a resident for causing damage to the property – are becoming increasingly significant in the residential rental...
If you’re considering a renovation, you know how important it is to hire a skilled contractor for the job. But sometimes, unexpected problems arise. Once the paperwork...
When it comes to choosing between different flooring choices, the options can be surprisingly nuanced. This is particularly true for wood flooring vs. engineered wood....
By James Malki with Malki Construction Shared structural elements are critical components of multifamily apartment buildings. While individual units are leased to...
There is a potential new headache for property managers now as an Amazon delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. An Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone hit the side of the apartment building and crashed to the ground. The company is working to make minor repairs to the apartment building related to the collision. Witnesses said the propellers on the drone were still moving when it hit the apartment building “and you could smell it was starting to burn. Luckily, nothing really caught on fire” where it hit the building. Paying Too Much For Insurance? Get a FREE quote to insure your rental properties for less. GET A FREE... Read more
Key takeaways Fix-and-flip market conditions improved in Q4 2025, with the Fix and Flip Market Index (FFMI) posting its largest quarterly gain in 3 years....
Landlords looking to upgrade their heating/cooling systems in their rentals should consider heat pumps among their options. This somewhat new technology is better for...
Even though we are in the middle of winter, spring will be here before we know it, and maintenance managers know that a proactive approach is key to staying prepared and...
Competition in the multifamily housing market is intensifying, with new developments offering upgraded amenities, leasing incentives, and smart-home features. These...
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