Regulation: Page 2

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    Deep Dive

    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
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 16, 2024
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    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 • Aug. 15, 2024
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    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 • Aug. 13, 2024
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    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
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    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 • July 17, 2024
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    DOJ reportedly planning RealPage civil suit

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

    By • July 17, 2024
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    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
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    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 • July 1, 2024
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    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 , • June 28, 2024
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    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 • June 27, 2024
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    Apartmentalize 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 • Updated June 25, 2024
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    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 • June 24, 2024
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    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 • June 17, 2024
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    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 • June 6, 2024
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    AvalonBay released from Washington, D.C., RealPage litigation

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

    By • June 5, 2024
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    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 • May 28, 2024
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    REIT Report

    Camden sees favorable trends in insurance, taxes and bad debt

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

    By • May 15, 2024
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    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 • May 13, 2024
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    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 • May 1, 2024
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    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 • April 16, 2024
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    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
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    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 • Updated April 9, 2024
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    Maryland Supreme Court rules against Kushner Cos.

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

    By • April 2, 2024