Allowing use of marijuana in any rental housing community, even as an accommodation to a disability, would be inappropriate.Marijuana is a “Schedule I” drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which means that it “has no currently accepted…
In many major markets, the growth of renter households has outpaced homeownership as 22 cities have shifted to renter majorities.A report “Renters Became the Majority Population in 22 Big U.S. Cities” by Yardi’s RentCafe features statistics that…
HUD updated its guidance regarding Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) on January 17. The final rule affects how FMRS are calculated and implements SAFMRS in certain designated metropolitan statistical areas. The rule also makes changes to the…
Leasing between December and March is a lot less profitable than other times of the year. Find out when the best time to lease is.For consumers, the best and cheapest months to sign a lease are between December and March and the worst time is May…
A growing number of state and local governments are considering rent control legislation, and unfortunately, Hawaii is putting a new spin on an old—and failed—policy from the past: rent regulation.Lawmakers in Hawaii want to create a statewide…
Nearly 4,000 apartment positions were available in January, highlighting the need for all job types and skills in this high-demand industry. This month we are spotlighting maintenance technicians - outlining key statistics like average salary,…
The co-living provider eschews in-person leasing agents and relies on apps that allow its “members” to reserve apartments and transfer between cities.Brad Hargreaves founded Common to solve a problem.Hargreaves, was working at General Assembly, a…
In a tight labor market, anything that can help get your brand in front of potential employees can be a great help.As winter eases into spring, apartment firms have begun to head back to school in search of headcount.“February and March seem to…
Onboarding plays a surprisingly pivotal role in a staffer’s job satisfaction. Find out how to make your process a success.Having a problem keeping onsite or corporate staffers in the job? Jared Miller, Principal & Managing Director, Asset…
While smart-home technologies offer great potential, specifically to save money, it is important to know what offers the best return, who to partner with and how to handle the data.Gen Z is the first generation to be born during the Internet era.…