Property Management News

Navigating the Waters of Resident Relations: A...

Navigating the complexities of property management includes dealing with fair housing claims, a task that becomes even more challenging when a claim of retaliation is added to the mix. This article aims to provide strategies and insights to help property managers and staff prevent fair housing retaliation claims, ensuring a harmonious living environment for all residents. Understanding Retaliation in the Housing Sector Retaliation occurs when a resident, having filed a fair housing claim, alleges that they are being mistreated in response to their claim. Retaliatory actions can vary widely but are united by their potential to exacerbate an already sensitive situation. For instance,... Read more

Navigating the complexities of accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act is essential for creating inclusive and equitable living spaces. When these requests...

Avoiding the Eviction Storm: How Mediation Can Save Time, Money, and Anxiety Tenancy issues are like unpredictable weather; sunny one day, stormy the next. The...

Author: Logan Miller, Co-Founder of OurPetPolicy Efficient property management is challenging. Between numerous tenant needs and the shifting concerns of lousy weather...

As a property management professional, it's vital to strike a balance between maintaining a safe, orderly community and ensuring compliance with fair housing laws,...

The Truth About Deferred Sales Trusts – A...

A video was recently published in AAOA Today covering Deferred Sales Trusts in a negative light. I have been a tax strategist since the late 70s and feel it is important for me to clarify some of the things the video got wrong. In my practice I’ve noticed there are myths that are being spread about Deferred Sales Trusts, when in fact it is often a better option than a 1031 exchange, especially in today’s real estate market. Below is what the video goes wrong. Whether you decide to undergo a 1031 exchange, or a Delaware Statutory Trust is for you to decide but be sure you have the facts first! Deferred Sales Trusts Have Been Around Well Before Delaware Statutory Trusts The video... Read more

As we approach the new year, it is crucial for professionals in the property management industry to recognize the vital importance of fair housing education. A...

By Jason Malabute, CPA and full-time real estate investor On December 30, 1988, the doctors had to perform an emergency C-section on my mother as she was giving birth...

In the realm of property management, the scope of fair housing laws extends to holidays and the adornments associated with them. Ensuring adherence to these laws is...

Due to unprecedented rainfall and disastrous flooding, New York laws require that sellers of residential properties disclose to buyers, and landlords disclose to...