FTC Sues Roomster Over Fake Reviews and Phony Listings
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six states filed a lawsuit against rental-listing platform Roomster Corp. and its owners John Shriber and Roman Zaks for allegedly duping consumers seeking affordable…
What If Tenant Refuses Entry to Your Rental After Proper Notice?
This week’s question follows up last week’s How Can I Give Notice of Entry to Non-Responding Tenant? when the tenant will not respond to the notice. Now what if the…
August National Rent Growth Half of July Total
August national rent growth was 0.5 percent, half the rate of growth compared to last month, according to the September report from Apartment List. The slowing of rents in August…
Survey: Property Managers Affect Whether Renters Stay or Go
A new survey shows that single-family renters may be more likely to move in the next year than apartment renters, and there are some key reasons why. Property managers have…
Disabled Veteran with Assistance Animal Denied Apartment, HUD Says
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,…
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Tenant Kills Property Manager, Constable During Eviction
A tenant shot and killed the new property manager of an apartment complex, a constable and another tenant before turning the gun on himself during an eviction in Tucson, Ariz.,…
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What Does the Security Deposit Cover?
Security deposits have been a longstanding norm in the rental business industry. They provide landlords with another layer of protection in the event of property damage or unforeseen issues with…
Letter from the Executive Director for September 2022: Hottest Yet
In August we advanced our mission to create better rental housing through conversations on climate, lead, evictions and rent control. Also the RentHelper service reached a new milestone. This summer…
Is it Legal to Have Blocked Dates for Move-Outs in a Month-to-month Tenancy?
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Inc. Some Massachusetts landlords are reportedly turning the idea of a tenancy at will on its head by attempting to block their renters from giving notice…
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Cash-on-Cash Return Calculator: What Is Cash-on-Cash Return in Real Estate?
Heard real estate investors throw around the term “cash-on-cash return” but not entirely sure what it means? While it might sound technical and complicated, it’s anything but. Especially since we…