Process Server, Police Officer Killed During Eviction Attempt
A court employee trying to serve an eviction notice and a police officer who tried to help him were shot and killed during an eviction over unpaid back taxes in…
Rent Prices Up In February After Six Months Of Declines
National rent prices finally moved up slightly in February after six months of declines, according to the March report from Apartment List. “This turnaround is in line with the rental…
Oregon Supreme Court Reduces Jury Award Against Landlord
The Oregon Supreme Court has reduced a $20 million jury award against a landlord, calling it a “grossly unfair” amount of money, according to reports. According to the lawsuit, a…
Arizona Bill Seeks to Stop Landlord Dog Breed Discrimination
Arizona lawmakers have advanced Senate Bill 1439, which would bar landlords from dog breed discrimination against certain dogs such as pit bulls and German shepherds. For landlords who allow dogs…
Strong Delivery Of New Apartments Levels Off Rents
Multifamily rents nationally have leveled off as a strong apartment supply delivery pipeline has counteracted ongoing strong demand, Yardi Matrix says in the January Multifamily Housing Report. The national average…
Rampant, Increasing Fraud Impacting Rental Housing Costs
Fraud impacting rental housing costs throughout the country is on the rise and includes incidences of fraudulent rental applications, financial and identity fraud, and is often fueled by social media,…
Landlords Ordered To Pay $500,000 In Damages in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice has secured an agreement for landlords to pay $500,000 in damages in a sexual harassment lawsuit involving the sexual harassment of female tenants over a…
Portland Rents See Smaller Decline In January
Portland rents saw a smaller decline in January, dropping a small 0.2%, after several months of larger declines, according to the February report by Apartment List. The overall median rent…
Salt Lake City Rents Up In January
The median rent in Salt Lake City rose by 0.9% over the course of January, according to the February report from Apartment List. While January saw an increase in rents,…
Record 2024 Apartment Supply Coming, May Limit Rent Growth
There is a record amount of new apartment supply coming in 2024 that will limit rent growth, Yardi Matrix says in a special multifamily rent report. However, it might take…