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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 an assistance animal, his dog, according to a release. HUD charged the Fox Run Apartments, LLC, the owner of an apartment complex in Shawnee, Kansas, and property manager Peterson Properties, Inc. with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to allow a veteran with a mental health disability to live with his assistance animal despite a letter from the Veterans Administration stating the need for the dog. The veteran applied for a one-bedroom apartment in 2020 for himself, his 16-year-old son, and an 18-month-old... Read more
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...
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...
You need to know these essential strategies when starting an Airbnb business by subleasing. This can be your first step towards creating long-term wealth for you, your...
There are a handful of ways a renter can get out of a lease without paying. There are a few instances when a renter can legally break a lease. If the property is...
By Michael A. Silva, CPP, CSC, Author of Protecting Apartments, Condominiums, and Gated Communities: A Guide to Security for Homeowner’s Associations and Property Managers Crime is an unfortunate fact of life in nearly every multifamily housing community, regardless of where it is located. At some properties, security is the number one concern expressed by residents, making solving crime problems a top priority for property owners and managers. Here are 15 strategies for providing improved security at your property: 1> Identify Your Security Risks: Use police crime statistics, crime forecast reports, and historical data to properly identify your risk of crime in each category... Read more
Freddie Mac survey shows nearly 60% of renters experienced increased rents in past 12 months. In the past year, 58% of renters said their housing costs have risen,...
An El Paso property management company that handles 55 multifamily apartment properties has been ordered to pay $107,000 for alleged violations of the Servicemembers...
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...
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