Property Management News
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) requires property managers to provide reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities to ensure equal access and enjoyment of their homes. However, not all requests are deemed reasonable. Understanding how to navigate accommodation requests that may be considered unreasonable is essential for property managers who want to stay compliant with the law while also effectively managing their property. What Makes an Accommodation Request Unreasonable? An accommodation request is considered unreasonable if it places an undue financial or administrative burden on the property or fundamentally alters the nature of the property’s services. Determining... Read more
Effective January 1, 2025, NYC implemented the Fair Chance Housing Law, which requires a bifurcated screening process for applicants when the landlord wants to conduct a...
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the owners and managers of an apartment complex for discriminating against Black tenants over felony and criminal history...
Yes, a landlord can fine a tenant for smoking, depending on the terms of the lease agreement. Smoking in rental properties has been a contentious issue for both...
The tenant selection process can be very unpredictable. Sometimes, you might get lucky with your first applicant. Other times, you might have to screen multiple...
Smoking and housing policies often intersect in ways that raise questions about resident rights and property management responsibilities. One common point of confusion is whether smoking or nicotine addiction qualifies as a disability under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). While marijuana use for medical purposes introduces its own complexities, this article will focus specifically on cigarette smoking and how the FHA applies in these cases. What is Smoking? Does Nicotine Addiction Qualify as a Disability? At its core, smoking is the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plant material, commonly tobacco. The question of whether nicotine addiction qualifies as a disability is... Read more
Declining rental applications comes with the territory of being a landlord. Though it’s never fun to reject an applicant, sometimes it’s necessary to ensure your...
The holiday season can be a joyous time for communities, but for property management professionals, it also presents unique challenges. Balancing festive cheer with the...
Fannie Mae is bolstering its initiative that provides incentives for new loans to multifamily property owners who accept Department of Housing and Urban Development...
As the demand for housing continues to rise, property managers face the dual responsibility of maintaining occupancy standards and adhering to fair housing regulations....
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