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Adam Richardson wasn’t necessarily looking to move during the pandemic. He’d negotiated a rent reduction of more than $250 and even threw himself into a kitchen renovation project in the early months of lockdown at his one-bedroom, railroad-style apartment inside a walk-up building in Chelsea. “I had it fully decked out,” said Richardson, a 40-year-old beauty brand executive. “I really liked my place.” But there was one glaring problem: his landlord’s no pets policy. “Lockdown was the perfect opportunity to bring a dog into my life,” said Richardson, whose job typically demands a grueling travel schedule. “I’m single. I don’t have kids. It’s nice to think about... Read more
A rental property owner and the property manager have been charged with discrimination for telling a prospective tenant she would have to pay hundreds of dollars in pet...
A local megalandlord has revised his leases after coming under fire for subjecting tenants to potential fines for a host of actions — from failing to clean dryer...
State lawmakers today revealed the details of how the state will dole out New York’s $1.3 billion in rent relief. A newly amended bill aims to meet the federal...
After a decade when apartment resident retention gradually got better and better, it’s now harder for property owners and operators to hold onto renters in some metros...
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...
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