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Keeping yourself—and your tenants—happy A live-in landlord, also known as an owner-occupied landlord, is a landlord who lives in one part of the property while renting out another part of the property to a renter. Succeeding as a live-in landlord is a mix of giving the tenant their privacy, being reasonably accessible for issues and concerns, and establishing and enforcing rules. Understand State Rules for Owner-Occupied Landlords Every state has a set of landlord-tenant laws that outline the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. There may be times when a landlord who lives in the rental property may be exempt from following certain rules. For example,... Read more
Voters in the midterms in a handful of states enacted new rent stabilization measures. What does that mean for multifamily investors? Voters created new rent controls...
The owners of several apartment complexes in Pearl, Mississippi, SSM Properties LLC, and Steven and Sheila Maulding, and their former rental agent, James Roe, have...
The rise of co-living, explained. What is old is new again in American cities. People are living with strangers to save money and maintain a higher standard of living...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a Kansas apartment owner and property managers with discriminating against a disabled veteran with...
With New York City rents bouncing back from pandemic lows into historic highs, a spate of high-profile cases of brokers asking for thousands of dollars in fees in exchange for highly coveted apartments is reigniting the push among city and state lawmakers to cap or eliminate the commission prospective renters pay. Three years ago, as state officials overhauled New York’s rent laws, they inadvertently opened up the door to eliminate tenant-paid broker fees. State regulators sided in favor of ending the commissions — oftentimes worth thousands of dollars – briefly doing away with the practice. But a lawsuit mounted by the powerful real estate industry reinstated the ban, punting... Read more
By David Mencel, Author of The Vacation Rental Bible and Supercharge your Airbnb Are you considering converting your long-term rentals (LTR) into short-term rentals...
There’s been a lot of talk in and around CRE about the shifting desire of many to rent rather than own a home. Perhaps it makes some feel comfortable, but John Burns...
Gone are the days when a standard fitness center was an upgraded perk for the average renters. While a pool, dog park, and playground area are all still attractive...
Yes, the Fair Housing Act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations in their rules, policies, practices, or services when needed to provide persons with...
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