Now more than ever before property managers need a compliance tune-up—especially in light of some confusing fair housing regulatory changes.
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Remain Compliant With The Fair Housing Act When Considering Criminal History
Having a criminal record isn’t a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, but that doesn’t mean you can’t face
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Manage Wait List Side Points By Consistently Following Local Rules
Working with HUD is no walk in the park, but you have to play by their rules if you want
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When you’re managing your housing waiting list, matching applicants to available units seems pretty straightforward – but it isn’t. You
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Beware: HUD’s HOPA Exception Is Not an Invitation to Market to Under-55 Renters
Anyone who owns, manages, or advertisers a market-rate property as a “senior community” should be familiar with the HUD’s Housing
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3 Ways to Upgrade Your Multifamily Property’s Maintenance Plan
Poor repair choices and the lack of a good maintenance plan could mean you’re wasting an already-tight property management budget.
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Decode 3 Contract Obligations: Good Faith, Workmanship & Buildability
Every construction contract you sign includes implied obligations—but precisely because they are “implied,” they are often so vague that their
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Include 3 Elements to Prove Construction Claims Damages
Calculating construction claims damages is far from simple. All too often, claim submittals include plenty of information—except for the details
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Know—and Avoid—the Penalties for Fair Housing Non-Compliance
The Fair Housing Act has been around for 50 years, but U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
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Handle Resident Violations—Such as Hoarding—Without Running Afoul of Fair Housing Law
From pest infestations and fire hazards to structural problems and property damage, resident hoarding causes a mountain of property management
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