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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 Mary Salmonsen • April 2, 2024 -
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Report: DOJ opens criminal probe into RealPage, multiple landlords
The Justice Department also has an ongoing civil investigation into the data and software provider.
By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2024 -
Family of man slain at DC apartment files $25M lawsuit against owner, manager
The suit alleges CIH Properties did not provide adequate security at the complex.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 12, 2024 -
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FCC proposal would eliminate broadband bulk billing arrangements
If approved, multifamily housing companies would not be able to choose an internet, cable or satellite provider for a property.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 8, 2024 -
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FTC, DOJ argue against dismissal of Yardi antitrust case
The agencies contend that competitors must not agree to advertised list prices, even if actual rents vary from that starting point.
By Leslie Shaver • March 8, 2024 -
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Arizona AG sues RealPage, multiple landlords
The state alleges that the firm’s revenue management software compiles competitively sensitive lease data on pricing and occupancy.
By Leslie Shaver • March 4, 2024 -
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For-cause eviction bill passes in Colorado House
The legislation, which lays out specific reasons for evictions, now moves to the Senate.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Arizona bill prohibits dog breed restrictions at multifamily properties
Another proposal in California would require property owners to accept all common pets.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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FTC junk fee proposal lacks ‘utility,’ real estate groups say
The 11 associations, including the NMHC and NAA, say the rule is “too broad” for multifamily application.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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REIT ReportUDR turns to defense
In addition to focusing on occupancy, the REIT is using AI to combat fraud.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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First settlements in RealPage antitrust suit announced
AIR and Cushman & Wakefield are working with the plaintiffs in the antitrust case, according to court documents.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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DEALS + STARTSOne of New York City’s last 421-a properties goes vertical
The 7 Platt Street tower will add 250 units in the Financial District.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Senators introduce bill to prevent use of algorithms to raise rent
If passed, the legislation would make rent coordination a violation of the Sherman Act.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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4 takeaways from the NMHC conference
The association’s packed event in San Diego last week featured lots of commentary about housing supply.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Is the EV revolution over?
Despite a sales slowdown, apartment owners and developers should charge ahead with electric vehicle infrastructure, experts say.
By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Colorado tenant sues Greystar over alleged junk fees
The former resident claims that the multifamily giant charged tenants illegal and hidden fees for items like pest control, valet trash and billing.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Where land is scarce and housing is costly, some cities are looking up
Jurisdictions across the country are relaxing zoning laws to allow for taller multifamily construction.
By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Colorado management firm fined $1M
Four Star Realty settled with the state after an investigation into its practice of charging for routine repairs and other services.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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New landlord-tenant laws take effect in California
Current or upcoming changes include caps on security deposits and credit history restrictions.
By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Inflation inches up, signaling prospect of extended Fed fight
The consumer price index last month rose more than anticipated, with gains in the cost of services staying stubbornly high.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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RealPage lawsuit progresses in court
However, a federal court tossed out a similar student housing antitrust suit.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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17 states are cutting income taxes this year
Among the states with lower tax burdens is Arkansas, where corporate income tax rates are dropping to 4.80% this year from 5.30%.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Q&AChicago’s Belden-Stratford reopens after extensive renovation
The transformation of the 100-year-old building happened despite challenges from COVID-19, a lack of lobby space and stringent NRHP requirements.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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Sponsored by AppFolioImplementing HOTMA to drive affordable housing access and operational efficiency
Three crucial steps for implementing HOTMA changes to affordable housing programs in 2024.
By Josefin Graebe, Senior Director of Affordable Housing at AppFolio • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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Kansas City, Missouri, proposal would ban discrimination based on housing vouchers
The city could join more than 120 jurisdictions that outlaw providers from denying housing due to a renter’s source of income.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 6, 2023
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