Regulation

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    FTC considers probe of single-family rental investors

    The commission is looking to gather information on companies that own more than 1,000 homes.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    FTC sues Greystar over alleged falsely advertised rent prices

    The complaint filed Thursday charges that the country’s largest landlord failed to include information about numerous mandatory fees in its listings.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Apartment industry reacts as LA fires burn

    Multifamily companies waived fees and announced support for first responders and victims as some reports of price gouging emerged.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    Rent control, OZs, Section 8 and more: legislation to watch in 2025

    Housing remains a hot-button topic as a new administration takes over this month.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    DOJ amends RealPage complaint to include 6 major landlords

    The Justice Department alleges that the companies participated in a pricing scheme to decrease competition.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Owners, operators adjust to recent regulatory changes

    Multifamily professionals in California and New York have seen the most new laws come into play.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Judge denies request to toss out Yardi case

    The software provider and 10 apartment operators argued that the plantiffs didn’t have standing and were “attempting to manufacture a Sherman Act violation.”

    By • Dec. 11, 2024
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    New York City makes sweeping zoning changes to address housing crisis

    The plan approved last week creates the nation’s most populous area without parking mandates for new residential construction. It also eases office-to-residential conversions and allows more density.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Dec. 10, 2024
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    FTC finalizes junk fees rule

    The measure, which targets event ticketing and short-term rentals, does not directly address the multifamily industry.

    By • Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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    DOJ reportedly ends criminal probe of multifamily pricing practices

    Despite Friday’s announcement, the department's civil case against revenue management firm RealPage continues in federal court.

    By • Dec. 9, 2024
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    RealPage files motion to dismiss DOJ suit

    Despite the company’s “very compelling arguments,” an antitrust lawyer thinks the case will proceed.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Industry leaders applaud Trump’s pick for HUD

    Scott Turner, the chief visionary officer at JPI, is a proponent of Opportunity Zones.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    FHFA announces higher caps for Freddie, Fannie

    The announcement comes as questions surround the future of GSEs under the incoming Trump administration.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Opinion

    Developers should capitalize on energy tax credits now

    With the future of the Inflation Reduction Act uncertain, multifamily firms should maximize efficiency measures as soon as possible, writes an energy expert.

    By Katlyn Garside • Nov. 19, 2024
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    Cleveland proposes $1M tenant advocacy program

    The ordinance follows new laws passed earlier this year designed to regulate out-of-town landlords.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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    How will Trump’s victory affect the multifamily industry?

    President-elect Donald Trump has said he aims to cut housing regulations and reduce mortgage rates, but details are scarce.

    By • Nov. 8, 2024
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    LA council votes to strengthen anti-harassment laws, stop ‘renovictions’

    The move would expand the definition of tenant harassment and triple penalties for landlords in court cases.

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
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    PGIM, Citymark enter JV to buy debt

    The firms will target both performing and non-performing loans.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
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    How to navigate new FTC rules banning fake and incentivized reviews

    Implementing new policies and training while monitoring outside partners can help operators stay compliant, according to industry experts.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
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    3 takeaways from OPTECH

    Regulations, AI and centralization were hot topics at the NMHC’s annual event.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Opinion

    Which type of EV charging is right for your property?

    A few simple questions can help owners and operators decide which system to install, writes a former Tesla engineer.

    By Nicholas Johnson • Oct. 24, 2024
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    California voters say no to Prop 33

    Eight out of 13 major housing-related measures were approved during this week’s election.

    By • Updated Nov. 6, 2024
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    Q&A

    The challenges of building workforce housing

    Astor Cos. CEO Henry Torres is using the Live Local Act to add attainable rentals to his portfolio of luxury properties.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Philadelphia joins San Fran, bans revenue management software

    San Francisco's ban is in effect, while Philadelphia's is awaiting the mayor's signature.

    By • Updated Oct. 29, 2024
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    Will customers leave RealPage in light of legal action?

    Some users may feel pressure to make a decision about the revenue management product as current litigation works its way through the courts, according to one observer.

    By Keith Loria • Oct. 16, 2024