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Oregon Would Ban Landlords Asking About Immigration Status

Rental Housing Journal

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renters immigration status, according to Oregonlive.com. 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.

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What PRS Landlords Need to Know About The Decent Homes Standard

Landlord Vision

Most landlords would like to think so! However, a government consultation on the private rented sector (PRS) found that 21% of properties currently do not meet the Governments Decent Homes Standard. Do your rental properties meet the criteria to be classed as decent homes?

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Can a Landlord Let Themselves In? Unlocking the Legalities

American Apartment Owners Association

A landlord cannot let themselves into a tenants property without prior notice, except in emergencies. Generally, landlords must provide at least 24 hours notice before entering, respecting tenants privacy and adhering to specific state laws regarding entry reasons and times. Privacy Both landlords and tenants have the right to privacy.

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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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Seattle Landlord Sues The City Over Tenant Rules

American Apartment Owners Association

A Seattle landlord has sued the City of Seattle alleging a number of laws passed in the name of tenant protections in the last few years have financially strapped his affordable housing units, according to the Seattle Times. Source: Rental Housing Journal The post Seattle Landlord Sues The City Over Tenant Rules appeared first on AAOA.

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Move-in Affordability Plan Aims to Cut Philly Move-in Fees

Bay Property Management Group

Lets dig into what the Philadelphia government is proposing, and what it could mean for your next move. If the government passes it, it will cut down the fees and deposits that have made life harder for tenants. Its called the Move-In Affordability Plan. But what exactly is this plan? How does it work? Read along to know more.

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What Is A Rental Arbitrage? A Guide For Landlords

Bay Property Management Group

Then, they get their landlord’s permission to sublet it to others. Managing Bookings and Operations: Here , the tenant will become a landlord of sorts: they’ll handle bookings, talking to guests, setting up cleaning services, ensuring the rental stays habitable, and collecting rent. Is Rental Arbitrage Legal?

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