Rental Housing Journal

JULY 22, 2025

As a result, the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) was signed into law in 2016 to protect people’s ability to share their honest opinions about a business’s products, services, or conduct, in any forum, including social media. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general have the authority to enforce the CRFA.

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Real Property Management Choice

JULY 21, 2015

Backyard Plants According to AB2561, landlords are required to permit a tenant to do “personal agriculture” in their outdoor backyard using portable containers you have approved. It states that the city attorney can demand that a landlord evicts a tenant for unlawful possession of weapons or ammunition.

Landlord

Real Property Management Choice

APRIL 1, 2016

Issuing IRS Tax Forms: Am I Required to Issue a 1099 to all of my contractors as a landlord? This IRS regulation applies to everyone who did some kind of work related to your property last year, as long as the company is not a corporation such as a professional property manager , wholesaler, attorney, or accountant.

Rental Property

Real Property Management DC Metro

APRIL 12, 2016

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on April 4th, 2016 that is going to require all single-family and multifamily rental professionals to revisit their policies. Educate your staff, or anyone involved in reviewing background checks, so they are aware of the new guidance.

Litigation