State News

Broad Coalition Supports Aimco Lawsuit Against Airbnb

Multifamily industry organizations, municipal and county government, neighborhoods, hotels and lodging, and homeowners' associations have filed briefs in support of Apartment Investment and Management Company’s (Aimco) lawsuit in California to hold Airbnb legally accountable...

Rent Upsurge Of 2.9 Percent Nationwide In June

Renters are paying an average of $40 more per month than a year ago as June rents brought a rents upsurge of 2.9 percent in national average rents, according to RENTCafe.com, based on Yardi...

7 Drivers Affecting Multifamily Growth Going Forward

The drivers affecting multifamily growth in the next two to five years involve several issues that were discussed by leading experts from Yardi Matrix in a recent webinar. The Yardi Matrix 2018 U.S. Multi-Family Market...

Man Awarded $20 Million After Fall Through Portland Apartment Walkway

A jury has found a Portland apartment complex failed to make proper repairs to a walkway and awarded $20 million to a man who fell through the Portland apartment walkway, according to reports. The man,...

HUD Settles With Landlords Over Sexual Harassment In Housing

Sexual harassment in housing complaints by tenants continue to be a HUD focus as HUD and the U.S. Department of Justice have combined to fight sexual harassment in housing which has led to fines...

Are LED Light Bulbs The Best Option For Your Rental Property?

LED light bulbs, whether replaced by the landlord or the tenant in your rental property, is the maintenance checkup from Keepe this week as we look at the pros and cons. Going green is also important for...

Are Your Social Media Posts Compliant With Fair Housing Laws?

The Grace Hill training tip of the week focuses on how Fair Housing Laws apply to social media posts and property management.By Ellen Clark Social media is a great tool for marketing in the multifamily industry to help...

How Apartment Rules To Protect Children Could Be Discrimination

The Grace Hill training tip of the week focuses on how rules you think could protect children, could actually open up landlords and property managers to charges of discrimination.By Ellen ClarkNormally, when you think of...

How To Get Started In Owner Occupied Multifamily Investing

Owner occupied multifamily investing can be a great starting point for new investors. Veteran multifamily investor Vinney Chopra has some ideas for you to think about in owner occupied multifamily investing.By Vinney ChopraI enjoy teaching investor...

Free Online Sexual Harassment Training For Property Managers

With a new initiative from the U.S. Department of Justice to combat sexual harassment in housing, it is more important than ever that landlords and property managers know the Fair Housing Act and state...