An air conditioning law, the first in its region, changed tenants’ rights in this Maryland county

Montgomery County began requiring landlords to provide AC in 2020 amid climate concerns and renter complaints. Despite a shaky start, officials say things are going smoothly now.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 27, 2024

Should tenants have a right to cooling? More cities say yes amid record heat.

As rental cooling standards pop up around the country, experts warn that they aren’t a perfect solution to the rising danger of scorching temperatures.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 26, 2024

Colorado sees a wave of landlord-tenant rules

Property owners have new laws to follow, including those focused on for-cause evictions, price stabilization in disasters and right of first refusal.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 16, 2024

23 mayors oppose California’s rent control ballot measure

Proposition 33 would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, allowing local governments to set rent control without restrictions.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 15, 2024

San Francisco passes ban on revenue management software in rental housing

The ordinance, which has not yet been enacted, imposes a penalty of up to $1,000 per unit per month.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 13, 2024

More housing, fewer offices: San Francisco mayor proposes zoning change

Certain projects currently must include a minimum amount of office space. The city’s proposed legislation would change that.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 9, 2024

Biden announces plan to cap rent increases nationwide

Under the proposal, owners with 50 or more units would lose certain tax breaks if they raise rent by more than 5% per year.

By Mary Salmonsen • July 17, 2024

DOJ reportedly planning RealPage civil suit

The Justice Department is probing the exchange of pricing information and even vacancy rates, according to Politico.

By Leslie Shaver • July 17, 2024

How California’s junk fee laws could impact legislation nationwide

The state is now a testing ground for rules affecting how hotels and other accommodations display mandatory fees.

By Noelle Mateer • July 8, 2024

AIR sued by former tenant alleging illegal security deposit deductions

The class action lawsuit claims the property owner violated the Massachusetts Security Deposit Law.

By Mary Salmonsen • July 1, 2024

SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach

The decision could have far-reaching effects on apartment owners, managers and developers, according to an attorney.

By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ , Leslie Shaver • June 28, 2024

RealPage breaks silence on antitrust allegations

Amid dozens of lawsuits and a DOJ investigation, the company issued a statement to correct what it said are factual inaccuracies around its revenue management software.

By Leslie Shaver • June 27, 2024

Rent control, antitrust issues are apartment pros’ top legal, regulatory concerns

The multifamily industry is facing increased scrutiny in courts, Congress and the White House, according to panelists at the recent Apartmentalize Conference.

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated June 25, 2024

Justice Department files suit against Toll Brothers

The DOJ has alleged accessibility-related Fair Housing Act violations at multiple properties constructed by the builder.

By Leslie Shaver • June 24, 2024

Minnesota adopts state-level fee restrictions

A dozen states have passed or are considering bills related to junk fees this year, including several in California.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 17, 2024

FBI raids Cortland office

The Atlanta-based owner and operator confirmed the search but said the company and its employees are not targets of the investigation.

By Leslie Shaver • June 6, 2024

AvalonBay released from Washington, D.C., RealPage litigation

Dismissal requests from Highmark Residential and JBG were rejected in the antitrust suit.

By Leslie Shaver • June 5, 2024

States see wave of squatting-related legislation

Florida, New York and other states passed laws this spring enabling removal of illegal residents, and similar bills are being considered in other jurisdictions.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 28, 2024

Camden sees favorable trends in insurance, taxes and bad debt

Although supply remains a problem, demand is durable in the REIT’s markets.

By Leslie Shaver • May 15, 2024

Virginia passes 2 fee-related bills into law

Landlords must disclose all costs upfront on the first page of leases, and businesses may soon be banned from charging electronic transaction fees.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 13, 2024

Colorado’s for-cause eviction bill signed into law

The final edition, which the state apartment association called “government overreach,” expands the list of conditions for a no-fault eviction.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 1, 2024

California manager settles for over $1M in security deposit case

The state attorney general alleges that Arnel Management Co. deducted pre-set cleaning fees regardless of unit condition.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 16, 2024

Biden has proposed ‘the boldest housing plan in a generation,’ his economic advisor says

The plan would expand tax credits for affordable housing developers, a proven way to boost supply, National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard said.

By Kalena Thomhave • April 10, 2024

Surge of legislation aims to regulate the multifamily industry

Rent control, housing fees and tenant screening are the subjects of hundreds of bills and rule proposals.

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated April 9, 2024

Maryland Supreme Court rules against Kushner Cos.

The lawsuit alleges Kushner-owned Westminster Management charged fees above the state’s legal limit.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 2, 2024