Legal Department

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Unreasonable accommodation requests require special navigation of the issues by property managers who want to stay compliant with Fair Housing laws and find fair solutions. By The Fair Housing Institute The Fair Housing Act (FHA) requires...

The Oregon landlord for a man charged with murder of an apartment resident who lived across the hall from him has won an eviction order in Washington County Circuit Court, according to Oregonlive.com. Attorneys for...

A Seattle landlord has sued the City of Seattle alleging a number of laws passed in the name of tenant protections in the last few years have financially strapped his affordable housing units, according...