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Federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow landlords to give tenants in federal subsidized housing 3-day eviction notice, according to reports. Landlords had been required to give 30 days’ notice to tenants in federally subsidized housing before evicting them for non-payment of rent, after COVID-19 protections had ended. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had made the 30-day eviction rule permanent. It has served as a buffer to state laws in 20 states that allow landlords to evict tenants with three days’ notice or less, which include Missouri, New Jersey, California and Ohio. According to the New York Times, about 3.7 million families live in public... Read more
After analyzing nearly 5 million documents in 2024, Snappt, a leader in fraud detection for multifamily property management, found that 6.4% of rental applications were...
You should pay attention to timing investments in multifamily real estate because it greatly impacts your returns. Market cycles, interest rates, property location,...
A trio of tenants who took their landlord to court to reclaim their apartment security deposits say they finally got their money back days after Gothamist reported on...
Multifamily applicant fraud is becoming a widespread challenge for the industry as fraudsters become more inventive, according to the State of Applicant Fraud Report...
Vacancy rates across the state are showing improvement, particularly in San Francisco, which reflects California’s housing shortage. Demand also remains strong, and supply is growing, suggesting confidence in the sector despite rising labor and construction costs. In light of the recent California wildfires, future development is likely to increase further as displaced homeowners seek temporary apartment housing. Hybrid work models continue influencing multifamily development and design as tenants seek flexibility and social connectivity in their living arrangements. Allen Matkins’ Jennifer Jeffers, senior counsel, and Partner Spencer Kallick discuss the demand for new development, the... Read more
The growing trend of forever renters—those choosing to rent as a long-term, lifestyle-focused decision—is transforming residential design. Prioritizing flexibility...
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Joseph E. Johnson the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual...
California is leading the way in housing innovation with the recent passage of SB 1211, a landmark bill that updates and enhances current accessory dwelling unit (ADU)...
As renters across the nation navigate a competitive housing market, the rise of sophisticated rental scams is adding financial and emotional strain to an already...
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