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Couple Charged with Defrauding Landlords Out of Tens of Thousands in Rent Money

American Apartment Owners Association

WALA) – Baldwin County deputies have arrested a couple they said defrauded homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars in rent by refusing to pay. Since 2021, deputies said the couple was able to live for free by not paying rent and dragging out the eviction process, falsifying documents and lying to property owners.

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On-Time Rent Payments Continue to Decline

Rental Housing Journal

The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report. of units paid their full rent on time — a decline of 85 basis points (bps) from May. The forecast full-payment rate fell to 94.0%, marking a new post-2021 low.

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Property managers, here are the 5 top leasing trends of 2025

Buildium

Enable online rent and deposit payments. When Buildium asked renters whether they planned to move from their current rental or stay put, 47% said they planned to remain at their current place of residence, the highest number we’ve seen since 2021. Allow prospective tenants to apply online directly from listings.

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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. Some tiny homes are actually found in trees.

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Rents Rise Slightly For Second Month In A Row

Rental Housing Journal

March saw national rents rise slightly for the second month in a row, according to Apartment Lists April report. While the last two months have seen some rent increases, overall national year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4 At the local level, 82 of the nations 100 largest cities saw rents rise in March.

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How to Evict a Tenant in VA: Eviction Process & Laws

Osprey Property Management

Published May 2021. Some common reasons that can lead to this include nonpayment of rent and negligent property damage. Updated April 25, 2025. As a property owner , tenant eviction is inevitable. If you find yourself with a problematic Virginia tenant and need to evict them, you must follow a certain legal process.

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Tenants Sue Portland Apartments Over Heating Issues

Rental Housing Journal

According to the lawsuit, the lack of heat in the apartments on East Burnside Street has been well-known by the landlords and ignored since well before 2021. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.