HUD Charges Housing Providers Over Emotional Support Animal
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a Florida housing provider with discrimination over failing to provide reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability to…
Millennials Purchasing More Homes Than Other Groups
Millennials are the nation’s largest generation, and by sheer volume they are purchasing more homes than any other group, Apartment List research reports. The Census Bureau even credits them with…
Aggressive, Abusive Tenants Big Challenge for Property Managers
The single biggest challenge facing property managers in 2024 is dealing with aggressive or abusive tenants and residents, according to a new study from the National Apartment Association (NAA). The…
Multifamily Awaits September Fed Rate Cut
Multifamily is awaiting the news of the September rate cut with “hope that lower rates will break the logjam in the transactions market and spur refinancing activity,” Yardi Matrix says…
Consumer Bureau Targets Rental Debt Collection, Junk Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received more than 1,700 complaints about rental-debt collection, according to a new report, and has been taking action against debt collectors. The report…
Slight Decrease In Rents In August
National rents fell 0.1% in August signaling the end of the rental market’s typical busy season, according to the September report from Apartment List. The median national rent is now…
New Freddie, Fannie Tenant Protections For Multifamily Properties
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have announced new tenant protections for residents in multifamily properties with mortgages backed by the two Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), according to a release from the…
Great Tenant Experiences Are About Timely, Clear Communication
Technology has a huge impact on renter’s expectations and timely, clean communication is essential for good tenant experiences says a new report from AppFolio. The report of more than 2,000…
Justice Department Sues RealPage Over Apartment Pricing
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued RealPage alleging an unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords in apartment pricing and to monopolize the market for commercial revenue management software…
Renters Want Flexible Payments And Loyalty Programs
A new survey says renters want flexible monthly payment plans, loyalty programs and help with the stress of moving. The RealPage survey of more than 2,000 renters showed: 98% of…