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The state and federal governments have repeatedly updated protections for homeowners and renters throughout the pandemic. Here’s where things stand: How is the state protecting landlords? The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act permits landlords who own 10 or fewer dwelling units to fill out hardship declarations. These forms may be used to halt foreclosures and tax lien sales until at least May 1. Owners may qualify if public assistance they’ve received doesn’t make up for the amount of income they’ve lost or expenses they’ve incurred since COVID-19 hit. Landlords may be eligible if: •at least one tenant has defaulted on a significant amount of... Read more
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Becoming a landlord presents incredible opportunities for stable passive income. However, on top of the general uncertainty...
While landlords have the final decision on which tenants to place in their rental properties, there are certain rules that must be followed. As part of the screening...
Photo by Quintin Gellar from Pexels NEWS ALERT: Senate Bill 91 Passes – Extends Tenant Eviction Protections Through June 30, 2021 On Friday, January 29th,...
A bill advancing through the Iowa Senate would strike down ordinances in Iowa City, Marion and Des Moines that prevent landlords from discriminating against people who...
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the U.S., multifamily owners and leadership had to respond rapidly and adjust accordingly in order to protect the health and safety of their residents and employees and maintain operations. As we dive into the new year, it’s likely many of the changes that were put in place will continue to influence the way we conduct business in 2021 and years to come. Contactless solutions are here to stay Due to the restrictions that were implemented as a result of Covid-19, site-level teams had to rethink the way they service their residents. Gone are the days of conducting all interactions in-person; contactless methods had to be introduced in order to keep a safe... Read more
(Bloomberg) — New York’s apartment investors are suddenly waist-deep in distress. By December, they were behind on $395 million of debt backed by mortgage bonds,...
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — As the state’s newest eviction ban brought much needed relief to tenants facing financial hardship due to the pandemic, it has left some...
It’s certainly your house to sell. But tenant-occupied investment houses present unique challenges when landlords are ready to sell. You have two primary concerns that...
How do you get more rental applications? This is the cornerstone question for any property manager. Quite simply, to draw in new business and ensure you have the...
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