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What To Do When ICE Demands Tenant Records

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies under the Trump Administration, multifamily property owners are increasingly finding themselves caught in an unexpected crossfire. Landlords across the country are now receiving demands from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for comprehensive resident information – requests that frequently blur the lines between immigration enforcement and housing privacy rights. These demands, often arriving as administrative subpoenas seeking everything from lease agreements to personal identification documents, present apartment owners and managers with a complex legal dilemma: how to navigate federal immigration requests while protecting... Read more

Though they were once the height of fashion, these days, many are wondering how to remove popcorn ceilings. In the middle of the 20th century, the textured feature...

Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents. As artificial intelligence and...

Having an accessible website is more important than ever—just ask Fashion Nova. Its e-commerce clothing website was found to be inaccessible to legally blind...

Key Takeaways Rent reporting allows tenants to boost credit scores by sharing positive rent payment history with credit bureaus, an advantage homeowners have long...

9 High-Impact Rental Renovations That Increase...

Improving your rental property isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about making the unit more appealing, reducing vacancies, and attracting quality tenants. In a competitive rental market, strategic upgrades can help you command higher rent, lease faster, and reduce maintenance calls long-term. Not all improvements offer the same return on investment, but the following upgrades have a proven track record of increasing rentability and tenant satisfaction. Determine Your Rental Property Upgrade Budget Start with a solid budget. Think about your target rent, the condition of the property, and what similar units in your area are offering. For small projects, paying in cash keeps things... Read more

The history of property maintenance operations has seen slow but continuous innovation. The techniques we see as outdated today were the best practices of their time,...

Fraud in multifamily leasing has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication in 2025, with both individual applicants and organized groups using advanced tactics to...

Fires, floods, major storms — no matter where a building is located in the U.S., it’s at risk of serious damage from a natural disaster. When these disasters...

Deciding between single-family and multi-family property investments is a pivotal choice for both new and experienced investors. While both options have their place in...