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Navigating the complexities of accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act is essential for creating inclusive and equitable living spaces. When these requests conflict, as in the case of competing accommodation needs among residents, the challenge for those overseeing housing policies and compliance intensifies. This article offers insights and strategies for effectively managing such situations, ensuring that all decisions are made with a keen sense of fairness, legality, and sensitivity. By focusing on the intricacies of accommodation requests, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide to addressing these challenges, promoting an environment where every resident’s needs are met... Read more
If there’s one common theme that resonates across the real estate market from property owners and investors to developers and asset managers, it’s...
After nearly four years, the country’s largest apartment owners are beginning to see revenue trickle in from units where renters were protected by pandemic-inspired...
Fraud impacting rental housing costs throughout the country is on the rise and includes incidences of fraudulent rental applications, financial and identity fraud, and...
Negotiation strategy requires a grasp of macroeconomic and local factors. During the last year, it’s become clear that multifamily owners and operators have been...
A new report from Zillow reveals the rising costs for renters living alone. The cost of living alone in an apartment has gotten even pricier, according to a new report from Zillow. Renters looking to live by themselves in a one-bedroom apartment are now paying a premium of $7,110 per year, an increase of more than $100 from last year’s figure. New York City tops the list for the highest “singles tax.” According to Zillow’s New York City brand StreetEasy, the premium for solo living has reached $20,100, a $600 increase from last year. Rounding out the top five for the nation’s highest singles tax are San Francisco, with a $13,438 premium for living alone; San Jose, California,... Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice has secured an agreement for landlords to pay $500,000 in damages in a sexual harassment lawsuit involving the sexual harassment of...
For this generation, job opportunities outweigh the cost of housing High rents don’t seem to bother Gen Z when deciding where to move. Even though three-quarters of...
A strong jobs market has boosted Yardi Matrix’s forecast of apartment rent growth in 2024. The analytics firm reported Thursday that multifamily asking rents broke...
In People vs. Commons West, LLC, the Cortland County New York Supreme Court ruled the New York Source of Income Antidiscrimination statute (“SOIA”) to be...
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