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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 paramount, and decisions should be grounded in the principles of fair housing rather than personal judgment. Property management professionals often encounter holiday-related items that may be perceived as offensive or insensitive by some, yet do not contravene fair housing laws. This poses a dilemma for industry experts. To navigate this challenge effectively, it is crucial to establish best practices regarding holidays and holiday decorations, beginning with a comprehensive understanding of how fair housing law applies to... Read more
In the world of real estate investments, choosing the right business structure is crucial for success. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have gained popularity among...
Investing in multifamily housing is more than just purchasing a building, renting out apartments and collecting rent. There are many local, state and federal laws...
Few things can be more disruptive to a family than being evicted — some lower-income tenants in the District of Columbia will soon get legal help while trying to stay...
A recent housing appeals court case, Ferreira v. Charland, once again underscored the difficulty of landlording against a stacked legal deck in Massachusetts, and the...
New York City has banned rentals for less than 30 days, more or less. It looks like individuals can only rent out a private bedroom in their house for no more than 2 guests. And the hosts have to be present. The worst fears of short-term rental hosts in New York City have become a stark reality. As of September 5, 2023, the city’s enforcement of Local Law 18 has thrust their livelihoods into a vortex of uncertainty. This law, now firmly in effect, promises to reshape the very nature of short-term rentals in the city that never sleeps by imposing stringent rules that will drastically curtail the number of hosts. The Short-Term Rental Registration Law, known commonly as Local Law... Read more
MAINTENANCE WORKER WAS PERMITTED TO HARASS FEMALE TENANT In late August, the United States Department of Justice announced that it had filed suit in the U.S. District...
If you want to know why apartment rents got so high, some people say look to big data. Many landlords outsourced their pricing decisions to software that told them...
Governor Newsom recently approved multiple state housing bills passed by the State Assembly and Senate. The following is a summary of a few of the key bills that are...
The relationship between a landlord and a tenant is designed to be mutually beneficial. Unfortunately, now and then, certain circumstances cause living arrangements to...
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