FTC seeks public input on junk fee rule for rental housing

The agency is continuing to crack down on unfair or deceptive advertising in the rental housing industry.

By Julie Strupp • Updated April 1, 2026

SunLife Financial buys Bell Partners for $350M

The financial services organization will combine the Greensboro, North Carolina-based multifamily investment and operating firm with global real estate investment manager BGO

By Leslie Shaver • March 31, 2026

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Resident Retention

Property managers leverage a variety of approaches to keep tenants satisfied.

By Multifamily Dive staff

Alex Jessett replaces Ric Campo as Camden CEO

As part of its succession plan, Laurie Baker will become the Houston-based REIT’s president and COO, and Benjamin Fraker has been promoted to CFO and treasurer.

By Leslie Shaver • March 27, 2026

Why Security Properties is leaving apartment operations

By jettisoning property management, the Seattle-based company won’t need to build its portfolio around efficiencies and will have a new level of flexibility, says CEO Dan Byrnes.

By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2026

More New York, Houston properties move to servicing

Waterford Grove is the third distressed property in Texas tracked by Morningstar to be transferred due to a tax exemption issue.

By Leslie Shaver • March 24, 2026

Q&A: The GVA Story

GVA rose to 30,000 units, downsized amid rate hikes and defends against unproven fraud claims.

March 23, 2026

The real driver of resident satisfaction? A better experience.

Better experiences drive better scores—here’s how to make it happen.

By Katie Jeffirs, Grace Hill • March 23, 2026

Security Properties exits property management

The Seattle-based firm will send half of its properties to Bozzuto, as it focuses on its core strengths as a real estate investor.

By Leslie Shaver • March 19, 2026

As ESA requests rise, multifamily operators rethink the review process

ESA requests are increasing. Review processes need to evolve.

March 9, 2026

NYC public housing has a vacancy problem, an investigation found. Squatters are filling the gaps.

The number of vacant New York City Housing Authority apartments increased nearly 140% from 2022 to 2025, a New York City Department of Investigation report found. The vacancies are posing safety risks.

By Ryan Kushner • March 5, 2026

HUD moves to allow rapid eviction, work requirements, term limits

The National Apartment Association and other industry groups applauded changes that roll back a requirement to give tenants a 30-day notice before eviction.

By Julie Strupp • March 4, 2026

How one company is using AI to transform affordable housing

EliseAI is automating workflows and taking phone calls for property managers who oversee one in six rental units in the U.S., the company says.

By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 27, 2026

Lynd Management Group takes over troubled Falls properties in Houston

The multifamily firm will have operational responsibility for 10 assets, in a city that has been plagued by multifamily loan issues.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 26, 2026

Immigration raids are hitting multifamily operators. Here’s how they’re responding.

Managers report negative occupancy impacts from ICE in states like Florida and Texas, which could be the “straw that breaks the camel's back” for class C properties, according to one expert.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 24, 2026

Fannie Mae sues Houston apartment owner over alleged fake repairs

The lender filed suit last week against Kajal Housing Group for neglecting Bellfort Village Apartments, which was collateral for its $13.2 million loan.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 23, 2026

29th Street Capital buys 1,225-unit Washington, DC-area multifamily portfolio

The firm acquired three class A properties in Prince George’s County, Maryland, as it bets on a metro area hit by federal job cuts.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 20, 2026

Oregon mandates heat pumps in new housing

The update to the state’s residential energy code could save residents of housing built after the change an average of $125 a month in energy costs, an analysis found.

By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 19, 2026

Centerspace CEO says ‘a little early’ to tell if strategic review will change REIT’s 2026 strategy

The Minneapolis-based multifamily firm saw net operating income grow 3.5% year over year, driven by 2.4% revenue growth in 2025.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 18, 2026

Conversions remain ‘integral’ to Hilton, as CEO touts new brands

Chris Nassetta said during an earnings call that 2025 was the “biggest year of organic openings,” also hinting at the imminent launch of Undergraduate and an upcoming student-housing concept. 

By Noor Adatia • Feb. 17, 2026

Are older renters driving higher apartment renewal rates?

As residents age, they’re less likely to want to deal with the cost and hassle of moving, according to multifamily pros.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 17, 2026

How Jonathan Rose Cos. plans affordable housing projects

The mission-based multifamily developer recently tapped Brandon Kearse to help expand its portfolio in high-opportunity areas.

By Danielle McLean • Feb. 13, 2026

UDR expects to be a net seller in 2026

The REIT’s early 2025 lease-expiration management strategy helped it weather Q4 and set it up for 1.5% to 2% blended lease rate growth in 2026.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 12, 2026

Northern California strength, lower concessions drive positive Q4 for Essex

The California-based REIT saw revenue, expenses and NOI all increase in the fourth quarter, per its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report.

By Danielle McLean • Feb. 11, 2026

Equity Residential saw AI, automation bump in 2025

The REIT expects to see the most rent growth in New York City and San Francisco, EQR executives said on a fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 10, 2026

Camden looks to double down on the Sun Belt

The REIT expects rental conditions to improve in the region, as apartment supply is absorbed throughout 2026.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 9, 2026