Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

The bill would also prohibit landlords from denying to rent a home or apartment to a tenant based on the landlords perception of their immigration status. An amendment to the bill, however, allows for landlords to inquire about a potential renters immigration status if required by a federal government program that offers low-income housing.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 30, 2025

For example, a modern high-rise in Arlington will likely cost more than a garden-style apartment in Woodbridge. So, many people in cities like Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria work for federal agencies or government contractors. The rent prices you encounter may vary based on your specific location, amenities, and property type.

Rent

Zeevou

MARCH 19, 2025

Identifying gaps or unique selling points can help set your properties apart in the market. Finally, familiarise yourself with local laws and regulations governing short-term rentals. Amenities The amenities offered can set your property apart from competitors.

Property Management

ADDA

JULY 23, 2025

A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or Association of Apartment Owners (AOA) is necessary for organised governance, money management, conflict resolution, and upkeep of shared infrastructure if you reside in a gated apartment complex or plotted community in India. However, how is one formed?

Government

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

The Evolution of Communication in Property Management AI-powered chatbots and automated messaging systems are becoming the norm, helping property teams respond to resident inquiries, process maintenance requests, and even screen rental applications. Others may rely on government-issued checks or prefer cash payments for personal reasons.

Compliance

ADDA

JANUARY 27, 2025

Their responsibilities include overseeing financial management, ensuring timely maintenance of amenities, resolving resident grievances, managing vendor contracts, and ensuring compliance with community and government rules and legal regulations. But other than those small nuances, these results were pretty much globally applicable.

Management

MRI Software

MARCH 27, 2025

For technology leaders, its critical to understand how the practical applications of AI can help leverage its potential to drive efficiency, enhance decision-making, and gain a competitive edge. Data Governance and IT Scenario: A Real Estate Data Analyst struggles with inconsistent data while adopting AI for portfolio analysis.

Real Estate

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 29, 2025

Overpricing may deter responsible applicants who could otherwise have been a perfect fit for your property. You have to know how to reach qualified tenants, and its important to understand how to set your property apart from all the others theyre considering. Leverage accurate data and analytics. There are no turnover costs, either.

Lease Agreement

Host Tools

JULY 24, 2025

Guests relocating to your city could need a temporary mail address while they apartment hunt. Federal mail regulations Federal postal regulations govern mail handling in various circumstances. The most effective approach to guest mail requests combines clear communication, helpful alternatives, and consistent policy application.

Airbnb

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 28, 2025

And it’s not just talk: after Hurricane Katrina, architects actually built small cottages for displaced families, offering a homier alternative to government-issued trailers. To put it in perspective, that’s about the size of a studio apartment, or even smaller. But on average, how big is a tiny house? But what does that really mean?

Property Manager

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 3, 2025

Application fraud has become easy for anyone with internet access and a basic knowledge of how to use AI, thus turning the Information Age into the Age of Deception. The first step in combatting this deception is to never rely solely on a credit report or any background screening results offered by your applicant.

Applications

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 23, 2025

ADA vs. FHA: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) primarily governs public access. What Is the ADA and How Is it Applicable to HOAs? Unlike the ADA, which mostly deals with public spaces, the FHA is all about private residential housing, so it’s often the more relevant law when we’re talking about homes, apartments, or HOAs.

Property Manager

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. A comprehensive rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. A comprehensive rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

Applications

Yardi Breeze

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Erica Hanichak, government affairs director at the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency Coalition, is telling businesses they should still file their information. The end of the first reporting deadline is January 1, 2025 (applicable to businesses formed before January 1, 2024). The deadline itself hasnt changed.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The city council has been active the past few years in passing tenant protections such as caps on move-in fees, first qualified applicant rules, eviction rules, lease renewals and tenant screening rules. Source: Rental Housing Journal The post Seattle Landlord Sues The City Over Tenant Rules appeared first on AAOA.

Landlord

ADDA

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

A housing society is essentially a legal entity formed to govern and manage the affairs of a group of individuals who reside in a shared residential area, like an apartment complex or a gated community. Additionally, you need to prepare a set of rules and regulations that govern the operation of the society.

Applications

Yardi Breeze

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

NAA: National Apartment Association NAA is a leading voice in the rental housing industry and represents more than 96,000 member companies. Submit your NARPM membership application online to become a professional, support staff or affiliate member. federal government agencies and Congress.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

it is illegal to refuse to rent to an applicant who is receiving assistance through the Section 8 program. Scammers may create fake rental listings on sites like Craigslist and pressure Section 8 applicants to pay a deposit without seeing the unit. How does the Fair Housing Act work? Need Legal Help? Its only $5 for a 1-week trial.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

it is illegal to refuse to rent to an applicant who is receiving assistance through the Section 8 program. Scammers may create fake rental listings on sites like Craigslist and pressure Section 8 applicants to pay a deposit without seeing the unit. How does the Fair Housing Act work? Need Legal Help? Its only $5 for a 1-week trial.

Applications

Real Property Management Chicago

JULY 21, 2014

In 1968, following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law, mandating that all landlords treat every applicant equally. After the bill was passed, President Richard Nixon appointed representatives to head the U.S.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

When you look for your next apartment, you might wonder if you have an eviction on your record. Start by searching for your state government’s legal department website. Strengthen Your Rental Application Many times, people get evicted because they haven’t paid the rent. It could show any eviction history tied to you.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Its implemented by government programs in key municipalities across the U.S. In contrast, rent stabilization refers to a government-set percentage that affects how much a landlord can increase monthly rent per year. Its a limiting factor that adds extra government regulation to the landlords abilities to rent out their property.

Rent

Yardi Breeze

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The end of the first reporting deadline is January 1, 2025 (applicable to businesses formed before January 1, 2024). To get you the best information possible, we spoke to Joe Riter, senior manager of public policy at the National Apartment Associations (NAA) Government Affairs department. Even so, that could be years away.

Compliance

Yardi Breeze

JANUARY 3, 2025

At least until that hearing is resolved, there will be no Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements enforced by the federal government. The first reporting deadline was delayed from January 1, 2025, to January 13, 2025 (applicable to businesses formed before January 1, 2024).

Compliance

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

You can achieve this by offering incentives to tenants who want to extend their leases, managing your property well, and setting competitive prices for your rental apartments to draw in new tenants. Managing Government Regulations New and evolving government housing regulations continue to shape the rental market.

Management

Yardi Breeze

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The end of the first reporting deadline is January 1, 2025 (applicable to businesses formed before January 1, 2024). To get you the best information possible, we spoke to Joe Riter, senior manager of public policy at the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) Government Affairs department.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application. By bringing this program to the larger market, it increases access to sustainable housing for renters while producing benefits for property owners.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Essential laws governing landlord entry rights Landlord entry rights are regulated by specific laws to ensure that tenants privacy and enjoyment of the property are protected. The functionality of security systems, if applicable. This ensures harmony between both parties and protects the interests of both the landlord and the tenant.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These updates apply to 2025 earnings and are applicable to the returns filed in 2026. The IRS said Tuesday that tax brackets, the standard deduction, and other key items on federal income taxes have been updated to adjust for inflation.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 24, 2023

Do you really want 12 jurors with little or no legal training deciding who owns your apartment building? Applicable Laws Under the laws of the most states in the United States, the law of quiet title is governed by state statutes and the case law authorities that interpret the state statutes.

Litigation

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 24, 2023

Do you really want 12 jurors with little or no legal training deciding who owns your apartment building? Applicable Laws Under the laws of the most states in the United States, the law of quiet title is governed by state statutes and the case law authorities that interpret the state statutes.

Litigation

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of bonus depreciation, its application to multifamily properties, and how you can leverage it to maximize your investment returns. One such strategy is bonus depreciation, a powerful tool that can significantly impact the profitability of your multifamily real estate investments.

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 31, 2025

The bill would also prohibit landlords from denying to rent a home or apartment to a tenant based on the landlords perception of their immigration status. An amendment to the bill, however, allows for landlords to inquire about a potential renters immigration status if required by a federal government program that offers low-income housing.

Landlord

MRI Software

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

You can also explore government-backed programs like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, which offer competitive terms for qualifying properties. How do government-backed and conventional loans compare? Government-backed loans often offer lower interest rates and longer terms, making them attractive for multifamily investments.

Single-Family Home

MRI Software

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Multifamily zoning governs the rules and regulations around building residential properties that include multiple housing units. This zoning defines the types of structures allowed, such as apartment buildings, duplexes, or townhomes, based on local standards. What regulations govern multifamily zoning?

Regulation

Renjoy

MAY 31, 2023

In simple terms, short term rentals refer to the practice of renting out a furnished property, whether it’s a single room, an entire apartment or house, for a short period of time, typically anywhere from a few nights to a few weeks. Prepare for additional taxes that may be applicable. It depends on what your city allows.

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