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Rising Above Price Gouging: How One AAOA Member Brings Hope to Displaced Families Amid L.A. Fires

American Apartment Owners Association

California Attorney General Rob Bonta urged residents to report suspected price gouging. Landlords who want to partner with Ratner or tenants seeking assistance can reach out through their website, ratnermaintenance.com , or contact Dena Palmer directly at mdena@ratnerpm.com. Well take it from there,” he said.

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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. Had Foster’s attorney properly raised the issue earlier, the outcome could have been very different.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants. That means that if one tenant moves out, you will still receive income from the other tenants. Analyze the neighborhoods growth potential, property valuations, rental demand, crime rate and school district ratings as well as future development plans.

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How To Handle Ugly Feud Between Two Sets of Tenants?

Rental Housing Journal

A feud between tenants is no fun so how best to handle it is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Dear Landlord Hank: How do we handle an ongoing, ugly feud between the two sets of tenants in our duplex?

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Immigration Authorities Demand Landlords Turn Over Tenant Info

Rental Housing Journal

Immigration authorities have issued subpoenas demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, according to the Associated Press. After consulting with immigration attorneys, he concluded that compliance is optional.

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Washington Attorney General Says RealPage ‘Cheating Renters’

Rental Housing Journal

The Washington Attorney General has filed a new lawsuit against RealPage and nine local landlords claiming they conspired to harm tenants and violated the Consumer Protection Act, according to a release. Washington is facing a housing crisis and we must respond with every available tool.

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Ask Landlord Hank: If Heater Goes Out in My Rental, Should I Give Tenants Credit While Awaiting Repair?

Rental Housing Journal

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Landlord Hank Rossi says, “If the property was really uninhabitable due to cold then I would reimburse the tenants.”