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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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
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...
Suit Charges Large Private-Equity Landlords with Discrimination
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) and an Indianapolis resident have filed a class action complaint against two private equity landlords Progress Residential and Tricon Residential, alleging discrimination in tenant-screening policies, according...
Seattle Hires Law Firm To Defend Against Landlord Lawsuit
The City of Seattle has hired a law firm to defend against a Seattle real estate investor suit alleging the city “destroyed” its ability to sustainably operate an affordable apartment property in the Chinatown...