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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to increase apartment inspections and withhold rent payments from negligent landlords, a vote that comes years after initial plans to overhaul enforcement of healthy housing standards were first introduced. The 5-0 vote Tuesday sets up a Rental Housing Habitability Program to inspect all apartments in unincorporated parts of L.A. County at least once every four years, a significant change from previous standards. Landlords who repeatedly fail to fix code violations could have their properties placed into a Rent Escrow Account Program until they make repairs. “Every county resident deserves to live in a habitable space,... Read more
When peak leasing season hits, property teams bring their A-game to fill vacancies fast and connect with an influx of leads. This calls for efficiency, high-quality...
“Fair chance” ordinance could fine landlords for discrimination based on a tenant’s record The Los Angeles City Council will consider whether to bar landlords from...
The real estate world is changing fast, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the charge, especially for those of us looking into passive investing. Gone are the...
Dubbed Mercedes-Benz Places, the 67-story mixed-use building in Brickell is slated to open in 2027. Two months after Mercedes-Benz unveiled its inaugural real estate...
Navigating the complexities of accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act is essential for creating inclusive and equitable living spaces. When these requests conflict, as in the case of competing accommodation needs among residents, the challenge for those overseeing housing policies and compliance intensifies. This article offers insights and strategies for effectively managing such situations, ensuring that all decisions are made with a keen sense of fairness, legality, and sensitivity. By focusing on the intricacies of accommodation requests, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide to addressing these challenges, promoting an environment where every resident’s needs are met... Read more
If there’s one common theme that resonates across the real estate market from property owners and investors to developers and asset managers, it’s...
After nearly four years, the country’s largest apartment owners are beginning to see revenue trickle in from units where renters were protected by pandemic-inspired...
Fraud impacting rental housing costs throughout the country is on the rise and includes incidences of fraudulent rental applications, financial and identity fraud, and...
Negotiation strategy requires a grasp of macroeconomic and local factors. During the last year, it’s become clear that multifamily owners and operators have been...
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