Portland Rents Stay Flat in February
Portland rents continued flat in February for the second month and prices remain down 4.5% in the city year-over-year, according to the March report from Apartment List.
The overall median rent in the city is...
Multifamily Rents Inch Up Ahead of Spring
Multifamily rents are creeping up as spring approaches, and many locations saw rents rise slightly in February, according to Yardi Matrix.
Metros in the Northeast and Midwest saw gains to counteract the rent declines in...
Salt Lake City Rents Up Slightly In February
The median rent in Salt Lake City rose by 0.3% over the course of February, according to the March report from Apartment List.
Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,324, roughly the...
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 market’s typical seasonal pattern, as...
FCC Proposes Ban on Exclusive Broadband Deals in Apartments
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a plan to ban exclusive broadband deals in apartments and eliminate arrangements imposed on tenants that force them to stick to a specific broadband service provider, according...
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 Independence, Mo., according to...
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 asking rent was unchanged at...
Rent Control Will Stand In New York Supreme Court Says
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear challenges to New York’s rent-control laws, according to reports.
Two cases were brought by owners of apartment buildings or individual units that are subject to the laws....
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 on their properties, Senate Bill 1439...
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, the National Multifamily Housing...