Startups and technology companies aren’t the only ones feeling the pain of the recent banking failures in the U.S. The rental housing industry has felt the ripple effect from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).“SVB had $1.3 billion in…
Dive into the five most common fair housing compliance issues and find out how to protect yourself and your business from costly consequences. Learn about new or restructured housing discrimination and how to ensure your compliance with fair housing…
Unleash the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate renters’ requests for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). Understanding the impact of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2020 guidance is paramount to learning your…
As the landscape of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) continues to evolve, it is imperative to stay up-to-date on recent trends and legislative outlooks, including Source of Income Laws and areas of the FHA that are key stress points for on- and off-site…
Developers, builders, owners and managers must ensure the design and construction of rental housing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Industry professionals cannot rely on local building inspections to understand whether their communities…
Every day, my staff walks past a poster I hung over a decade ago. It says: “If You Don’t Take Care of the Customer, Someone Else Will.” For me, it’s not a cliché. It’s part of what I learned growing up an…
ARLINGTON, VA | March 21, 2023 – Statement from the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reinstating a 2013 version of disparate…
On March 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it submitted its Final Rule entitled Restoring HUD’s Discriminatory Effects Standard for publication in the Federal Register; it will go into…
Earlier this month, President Biden submitted his budget requests for FY2024, which outlines his administration’s priorities and recommendations for the next fiscal year. Below are a few highlights relevant to the rental housing industry. The goals…
On February 14, 2023, The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange against the city of Santa Ana asking for declaratory and injunctive relief from the city’s rent…