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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 charges are regulated in multifamily markets. The momentum comes as federal efforts to close loopholes around ancillary rental charges have slowed, leaving state lawmakers to respond to practices that have drawn sustained criticism. A new National Consumer Law Center report provides a detailed breakdown of these recently enacted rules and highlights the competitive patchwork of solutions now forming across the country. Application and Screening Fees The most aggressive approaches target the origins of the rental... Read more
If you’ve been in multifamily for a while (like we have), you already know that leasing apartments in 2025 looks nothing like it did a few years ago. Renters are...
Say hello to the new wave of renters. The youngest renter generation — Gen Z — is growing up. Members of this generation, born between 1997 and 2012, are leaving the...
Deciding between a long-term and short-term lease agreement is one of the most important choices a landlord can make. Each option comes with its own benefits,...
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...
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 expectations. That convergence was the focus of a recent Snappt podcast, where industry leaders discussed how owners, developers, and operators are increasingly being forced to contend with both the evolving nature of bad actors and the rising demand for speed and convenience in apartment leasing. While fraud once often meant little more than tenants skipping out on rent payments, digital tools have dramatically changed the landscape. Today, it is easier than ever to alter financial documents—everything from work... Read more
Tenant screening is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your investment so here are four tenant screening mistakes that could cost you. Many...
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and...
Looking into a potential tenant’s rental history might feel like extra work, but with so much at stake, it’s worth taking the time to do it right. The applicant...
The multifamily industry is locked in a costly battle against rental fraud. Despite widespread adoption of application screening tools and document checks, fraudsters...
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