- Landlords Settle Fair Housing Pet Discrimination Case For ... In: Latest News
Northern California landlords have settled pet discrimination allegations that they and their agents discriminated against a female tenant with disabilities who requires an assistance animal, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California(FHANC) filed a complaint alleging that the owner of the properties (Shultz Investment Co.), representatives of its management company (Greenbrae Management, Inc.) and its leasing agents discriminated against a resident who has a medical condition and required a service dog at the Bon Air Apartments in Greenbrae, California. The fair housing group also claimed the woman,...Read more >
- Housing Starts Fall For Second Straight Month In: Latest News
U.S. homebuilding fell for a second straight month in August as a rebound in the construction of single-family houses was offset by persistent weakness in the...
- Achieving Successful Affordable-housing Management In: Property Management
Being aware of the challenges, opportunities and pitfalls in affordable-housing property management is the key to profitability and success, NAR’s Megan Booth tells...
- Homeowners’ And Renters’ Insurance Under Microscope For Customer ... In: Latest News
In the wake of devastating Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, customer satisfaction among U.S. homeowners and renters’ insurance will be squarely under a microscope the rest...
- Do Designations Matter When Choosing A Commercial Real ... In: Real Estate Investing
Commercial real estate transactions are some of the most important deals that a person or business can make. Finding the right commercial real estate can make or break a...
- Smart Apartments: The Future Of Resident Living In: Latest News,Marketing Vacant Units
The past 10 years have seen a boom in apartment living, with more and more people – especially millennials – choosing to live in upscale, luxurious apartment communities. These new residents are driving a demand for communities equipped with state-of-the-art, high-tech amenities that only the 21st century can offer. At the forefront of these high-tech amenities is Smart Home technology (or the “Internet of Things”), which gives everyday household items the ability to be wirelessly controlled through your smartphone. With the tap of a finger, one can turn off a light, unlock a door or set a thermostat – from anywhere and at any time. Bringing that Smart Home technology into...Read more >
- 8 Legal Mistakes Landlords Make And How To ... In: Property Management
Posted on Sep 21, 2017 Whether you are a first-time landlord or have been managing properties for several years, you might not know all the rules. Review the...
- How Los Angeles Judges (and Staff) Decide Your ... In: Landlord Quick Tips,Property Management
By Nate Bernstein, Attorney at Law LA Real Estate Law Group If your case or law and motion matter does not settle, you run the risk of having a judge decide the...
- Illegal Things Landlords Do And What You Can ... In: Landlord Quick Tips,Property Management
This article was originally written for tenants, but it shows common mistakes landlords make that tenants can use against them. It’s a good idea to handle these...
- In Multifamily Real Estate, A Better Apartment Experience ... In: Property Management
Apartment buildings have changed quite a bit in the past two decades. Tech-savvy urban renters expect more and more from their apartment communities, and the number...