The property management industry, traditionally seen through the lens of real estate and tenant relations, might not immediately come to mind when discussing legislation like the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). However, VAWA’s provisions intricately intersect with the rights and responsibilities of property managers and landlords in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of creating safe …
Occupancy limits pose a unique challenge to housing providers. Especially in states or cities that do not provide clear-cut guidance. Join us as we consider what the laws do say and share some best practices to help you decide what your occupancy limits should be.
Rent increases are a regular part of the property management housing industry. But what are some potential fair housing dangers we see when it comes to how a company determines who will or will not be getting an increase? And how can they be avoided?
Nobody ever wants to face a fair housing complaint, but unfortunately, they are a reality in the housing industry. In this article, we will focus on eight critical steps that will help you face a complaint in a calm and focused manner to achieve a better outcome.
Does the Fair Housing Act apply to single-family rentals? Are there exemptions? Two very common questions, especially as the single-family rental industry is experiencing unprecedented growth.
Do you know what Title VI is? Or how it affects the way a property is marketed or its application process? Leslie from Williams, Edelstein, and Tucker P.C. sits down with us to discuss the new notice and what it means for subsidized housing.
Live-in aides present a unique challenge to housing providers. This article will focus on the main points of what you need to know and how having the right policies and procedures in place will aid in fair housing compliance.
Resident bullying can create some very uncomfortable situations. But what responsibility do you have as a housing provider or staff member? What do you need to know when it comes to fair housing and bullying?
Dealing with a fair housing claim is difficult enough without adding a claim of retaliation to it. This article gives practical advice on how to avoid such claims as well as hopefully prevent a fair housing violation to begin with.
Accommodation requests can be a challenge on any given day. But what happens when you have two competing requests? How should these be handled to ensure fair housing compliance?
