Although not frequent, relay calls do come into leasing offices. What are your policies and procedures when it comes to how to navigate these types of calls? Do they comply...
There is a growing movement among tenants’ rights groups to abolish or limit the use of criminal background checks by landlords and property managers. They believe that a person who...
An Iowa landlord will pay $135,000 to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice and resolve a lawsuit alleging that the Davenport, Iowa, landlord Juan Goitia violated the Fair Housing...
Fair Housing is complicated and ever-changing. Combined with state and municipal laws that can vary greatly, proper training becomes even more critical. But what does that training look like? Should...
You cannot expect your outside Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) to provide years of enjoyment without making sure they are secure. Routine inspections as required by California’s SB721 will provide you...
A federal appeals court panel has appeared skeptical of a Seattle law preventing landlords from inquiring about the criminal background checks of prospective tenants, repeatedly wrestling with whether the law...
One of the last things a landlord or property manager wants is to be sued by a tenant. The best-case scenario is it’s a misunderstanding and doesn’t go anywhere. However,...
It’s easy to get hyper-focused on the fair housing rules and regulations when it comes to property management. But we need to remember that an integral part of what we...
Advertising is an essential part of day-to-day business for the housing industry. But is your advertising compliant? How can you avoid common mistakes that lead to violations? In this article,...
The HUD secretary looks at building a better world. The nation’s top housing official urged people to recognize the housing crisis and help the less fortunate in the country. At...
