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Preventing Fair Housing Violations: A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

American Apartment Owners Association

Education and Training: The First Line of Defense One of the biggest mistakes a housing provider can make is assuming that fair housing compliance is “common sense.” The consequences of non-compliance for individuals and the company. How to handle resident interactions professionally and respectfully.

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Occupancy Limits and Fair Housing Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

Enforcing occupancy limits is essential for ensuring safety compliance, as overcrowded units can pose significant risks, including increased fire hazards, restricted emergency access, and excessive strain on the property’s infrastructure. But what does enforcing these types of limits ensure for properties?

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Fair Housing Training: Your Financial Safety Net in a Tight Economy

American Apartment Owners Association

Fair housing training isnt just a compliance checkbox; its a core part of operational risk management. The Real Cost of Non-Compliance Across the property management industry, professionals who handle internal audits and compliance reviews regularly see the same cycle: organizations forgo training, assuming they can circle back later.

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What Is a Mother-In-Law Apartment & Should You Have One?

Bay Property Management Group

That space could be turned into a mother-in-law apartment. Main Takeaways Mother-in-law apartments offer flexible living solutions , serving as spaces for aging relatives, guests, or rental units that can generate extra income. What Is a Mother-In-Law Apartment? Why Are They Called Mother-In-Law Apartments?

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What Is a Rent Stabilized Apartment? What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Imagine living in (or renting out) an apartment where rent doesnt jump hundreds of dollars each year. Thats the idea behind a rent-stabilized apartment housing with built-in protections to keep rent increases reasonable and tenants in place. Where Can You Find Rent-Stabilized Apartments?

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Security Deposit (AB 2801) Compliance Made Simple: Protect Deposits & Peace of Mind with Deposit Proof Reports

American Apartment Owners Association

Real-World Wins Case Study: Oak Crest Apartments, San Diego Problem: 42 units, three turnovers per month, rising deposit disputes ( $9,000/yr). Enter DepositProof : the inspection industrys new gold standard for DepositProof Reports tamper-proof, time-stamped, and blockchain-secured. Tap Generate Report. A branded PDF appears instantly.

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2025 UPDATE LAW for Property owner- May 29 Compliance Webinar and Safeguard Your California Rental Business

American Apartment Owners Association

The 2025 California Property Law Compliance Webinar will provide critical updates on new regulations that take effect throughout 2025 and into 2026. These changes impact rental operations, tenant rights, safety compliance, and local ordinancesand failure to comply can result in significant financial penalties. Click this link below.