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Second Circuit rules against landlords’ rent...

Plaintiffs plan to petition the Supreme Court next. If landlords’ legal strategy was indeed to fail upwards, their plan is on track. A federal appeals court on Monday ruled against two lawsuits challenging New York’s rent stabilization law, affirming the New York’s Eastern District Court’s dismissal of the cases in September 2020. A panel of three Second Circuit judges agreed that building owners failed to demonstrate that the law amounted to an unconstitutional taking of their properties. The decision is a setback for landlords, but an expected one. The Community Housing Improvement Program and Rent Stabilization Association, landlord groups leading one of the lawsuits, have... Read more

Three real estate companies operating in Washington, DC, will pay record-breaking penalties in a suit brought by the city for illegally discriminating against tenants...

The case alleges that ProManaged Inc., a large property management company, refused to rent to prospective tenants with federal housing vouchers. A Philadelphia...

Through updated policies, HUD will require landlords—including public housing authorities like NYCHA, and property owners who accept HUD-affiliated housing...

A Canton woman was sentenced to a month in prison for defrauding a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program, according to federal authorities. Donna...

Fair Housing Best Practices for Prospect Tours:...

As a leasing professional, conducting prospect tours is an everyday task that requires you to be mindful of fair housing laws. Discrimination in housing is illegal and can result in severe legal consequences. Therefore, implementing fair housing best practices can help ensure that you and your team remain compliant at all times. Consistent Tour Policy Having a consistent policy on how and when tours are offered is essential to avoid potential fair housing violations. Discrimination can occur if one prospect is offered a tour while another is not based on their protected class. Another thing to keep in mind is what is shown on the tour. For example, you shouldn’t give a tour of the... Read more

Members of the Hillside Villa Tenant Association camped out in front of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ mansion on Friday night and are planning to remain there all day...

The increase marks a 10.6% rise from levels in 2022, and marks “HUD’s single largest investment in affordable housing” according to HUD Secretary Marcia...

By Margaret Stagmeier, Author of Blighted: A Story of People, Politics and An American Housing Miracle    Homeownership and education have long shared a symbiotic...

The Department has been laying the groundwork for this move since 2021 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Friday that...