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Tenant Owes $21,000 in Late Fees: Court Rules in Landlord’s Favor

American Apartment Owners Association

In a ruling that could reshape how landlords approach late rent fees, the Kansas Supreme Court last week upheld a district court’s decision requiring a tenant to pay over $21,000 in late fees for missed rent payments dating back to 2020. A different tenant with stronger legal counsel could prevail.

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Cabinet and Countertop Solutions for Apartment Renovations or Builds

American Apartment Owners Association

While the overall rental market saw huge growth through the 2020-2022 period with low interest rates and new large-scale apartment projects nationwide, most renters are still turning to more affordable renting options. Why Landlords, Property Managers, and Property Owners Should Take an Interest The industry is calling for updates.

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Bill Would Allow 3-Day Evictions in Federal Subsidized Housing

Rental Housing Journal

Federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow landlords to give tenants in federal subsidized housing 3-day eviction notice, according to reports. Landlords had been required to give 30 days notice to tenants in federally subsidized housing before evicting them for non-payment of rent, after COVID-19 protections had ended.

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Washington State Rent Control: What Multifamily Property Owners and Investors Need to Know Now

Rental Housing Journal

The legislation implements new tenant protections as a response to rising housing costs. Exemptions: Some properties are not covered by the new rules: Residential buildings that are less than 12 years old. Owner-occupied properties with four or fewer units. Units that are already restricted by government affordable-housing programs.

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Stessa vs Buildium: Which software is best for you in 2025?

Buildium

read Download Buildium’s 2020 State of the Property Management Industry Report Download Today --> Get the latest industry insights. --> MktoForms2.whenReady(function Managers need tools that accurately track rent payments, expenses, and deposits while keeping owner and tenant funds separate. Jake Belding Jake Belding | 10 min.

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What’s the best property management maintenance app? 6 of the top options

Buildium

read Download Buildium’s 2020 State of the Property Management Industry Report Download Today --> Get the latest industry insights. --> MktoForms2.whenReady(function Property maintenance is also a central part of what keeps tenants satisfied, costs under control, and your properties as safe and profitable as possible.

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How to switch your short-term rental strategy and market mid-term rentals?

Rentals United

More reliable tenants. As a response to the increased demand for longer stays, Agoda introduced in 2020 a Long Stay promotion option. Longer stays mean fewer gaps between bookings and less time spent filling your calendar. Lower turnover costs. Cons Lower profit margins. Learn how to set up LOS pricing with the help of Rentals United.