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Landlords and ICE: 4 things landlords to do to protect property and tenants when Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrives at your property

Landlords: What To Do When ICE Arrives At Your Rental

Here are 4 things landlords should consider when ICE (Immigration and Customers Enforcement) comes to your rental property from an Arizona landlord-tenant attorney. By Denise Holliday What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE...
AI tools and the possibility of fair-housing violations in communication and payments with tenants and how to navigate the risks

A Caution on AI: The Possibility of Fair-Housing Violations in Communication and Payments

AI tools and the possibility of fair-housing violations in communication and payments with tenants and how to navigate the risks. By The Fair Housing Institute Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff...
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renter’s immigration status.

Oregon Would Ban Landlords Asking About Immigration Status

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renter’s immigration status, according to Oregonlive.com. The bill would also prohibit landlords from denying to rent a home...
An Illinois court has ordered a landlord to pay more than $80,000 for threatening to call immigration authorities (ICE) on a tenant couple

Landlord Ordered to Pay $80,000 Over Threat to Call ICE On Tenants

An Illinois court has ordered a landlord to pay more than $80,000 for threatening to call immigration authorities (ICE) on a tenant couple who rented an apartment from him in 2020, according to reports. The...
Ask Attorney Brad: How Can I Deal With tenants Unauthorized Guests?

How Can I Deal With Unauthorized Guests?

Ask the attorney is a feature with attorney Bradley S. Kraus with Warren Allen LLP and this week the question is about tenants with unauthorized guests. Dear Attorney Brad: I have a tenant who is the...
A group of tenants has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit against a Portland apartment complex over heating issues,

Tenants Sue Portland Apartments Over Heating Issues

A group of tenants has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit against a Portland apartment complex over heating issues, according to reports. The complaint alleges the landlords breached their duty to remedy maintenance issues and are...
The FTC and state of Colorado has sued Greystar for deceiving tenants over rent prices and mandatory fees and monthly rent costs

FTC, Colorado Sue Greystar For Deceiving Tenants On Rent Prices

The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Colorado have sued Greystar, the largest multifamily operator in the United States, for deceiving tenants ”about monthly rent costs by tacking on numerous mandatory hidden fees...
Justice Department Sues Six Large Landlords over RealPage algorithmic pricing schemes

Justice Department Sues 6 Large Landlords

The Justice Department, together with 10 state co-plaintiffs, has filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage to sue six of the nation’s largest landlords for participating in algorithmic pricing schemes that...
5 items on the holiday fair housing checklist to offer property managers a unique opportunity to demonstrate Fair Housing compliance.

5 Items For The Holiday Fair Housing Checklist

Here are 5 items on the holiday fair housing checklist to offer property managers a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and Fair Housing compliance. By The Fair Housing Institute The holiday season can...
Justice Department Sues Rental Property Owner for Sexual Harassment

Justice Department Sues Rental Property Owner for Sexual Harassment

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Joseph E. Johnson the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act, according...