Technology And Innovation Now a Top Challenge
Real estate professionals say adopting technology and innovation has now risen to one of their top three challenges, passing up human resources and staffing, according to a new study.
The new survey of nearly 2,000...
Why Training Holds More Value in 2026 As HUD’s Oversight Shifts
Training will hold more value in 2026 as HUD oversight changes and shifts and tightened budgets impact the cost of training plus a new enforcement landscape takes shape.
By The Fair Housing Institute
The conversation around...
Legal Scrutiny of Support Animals Is Rising — But the Real Issue Is Pet-Inclusive...
Legal scrutiny of support animals is rising but people aren’t misrepresenting an animal to gain an unfair advantage it is because the rental housing system leaves them no other choice.
By Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
Across the...
FTC Warns 13 Property Management Companies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent letters warning 13 property management companies they may be violating the law if they inhibit rental property managers and owners from conveying accurate pricing information when marketing...
Missing Renters? How Immigrant Departures May Be Fueling Surge in Rental Vacancies
Landlords missing renters? Is the vacancy story about more than supply as immigrant departures may be fueling some of the surge in rental vacancies? An opinion piece by August Wilder Johnson.
By August Wilder Johnson
The...
Smoke Detector Still Bips After Battery Replacement; Who Fixes It?
Smoke detectors and maintenance of them in rental property is often a headache for tenants and landlords so here is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and...
Do You Have to Be Lucky to Find a Great Tenant?
Do you have to be lucky to find a great tenant? Not if you take a proactive approach to tenant selection by defining your requirements.
By Nancy Abrams
Signing a great tenant involves much more than...
Landlord Says ICE Tear Gas Affecting Apartment Residents
A Portland landlord is threating to sue the federal government because ICE tear gas and other munitions used against demonstrators are creating toxic fumes that penetrate the Portland apartment complex and harm residents, according...
Declining Rents and Out-of-Market Renters
While many markets are experiencing the continued national decline in rents, another trend has emerged, with some metros seeing more out-of-market renters than in-market renters.
Realtor.com, in its October report, says over the past six...
Fair Housing Lessons For A Festive Holiday Season
The inclusive holiday playbook, and fair housing lessons for a festive season, mean creating a community where every resident can comfortably embrace the season.
By The Fair Housing Institute
As the holidays approach, property-management professionals face...