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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.,…
Justice Department Orders Property Management Company To Pay $107,000
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 Civil Relief Act, according to a…
Apartment Construction to Reach 50-Year High
An estimated 420,000 new apartment rental units are projected to be completed this year, pushing apartment construction to an historic 50-year peak, according to a report from RentCafé. This construction…
Key Takeaways from White House Eviction Reform Summit
The White House hosted a first of its kind virtual Eviction Reform Summit in early August so here is a summary from the National Apartment Association (NAA). By Sam Gilboard…
What Attracts Renters To Smaller Multifamily Properties?
Renters living in smaller multifamily properties have lived in their units for one year longer than the average renter, and are slightly less likely to have plans to move out…
Multifamily Rent Growth Slows But Still Strong
U.S. multifamily rent growth remains strong despite a deceleration in rent growth performance as asking rents are up 12.6 percent year-over-year through July, as demand continues to exceed supply, Yardi…
Rate Hikes Alter Single-Family Strategies For Investors
The recent increase in interest rates is forcing institutions and investors to reassess growth strategies in the single-family rental market, according to a report from Yardi Matrix. “With home sales…
Apartment Jobs Market Remains Strong
The apartment jobs market remained strong in the second quarter of 2022, because of the robust U.S labor market fueling apartment demand. The National Apartment Association’s Education Institute Apartment Jobs…
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No Guns In My Apartments: Can A Landlord Say That And Put It In A Lease?
“No guns in my apartments” is again a point of discussion as the country struggles with gun violence in schools and other public places. How are landlords to decide whether…
Portland, Seattle Rent Growth Up As Growth Cools In July Nationally
Portland and Seattle beat the national average as nationally rents grew at 1.1 percent in July showing the continued slower rent growth that has been expected, Apartment List says in…