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Opinion: tools for landlords to help low-income tenants

Housing Wire

The federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a powerful tool to help low-income families find apartments they can afford, but the program isn’t reaching its potential because far too few landlords participate in it. Why don’t landlords participate? Congress has helped, as well.

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Opinion: I wish millennials would stop complaining about housing and rent prices

Housing Wire

We millennials (at over 40, I’m an elder millennial or Xennial) are a vocal bunch for sure, having been the designers and original influencers of social media (Think: Mark Zuckerberg and Kim Kardashian!)! Tenant protections are a key priority within HouseATL’s 2023 Strategic Recommendations.

Tenants 362
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RentSpree announces new MLS partnerships 

Housing Wire

These strategic integrations will provide agents in Utah, Colorado and Texas with an instant “ApplyLink” for rental listings , significantly reducing the time spent processing tenant applications. Additionally, RentSpree’s tenant screening functionality will be seamlessly integrated into the MLS listing modules.

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MBA issues support for real estate finance bills debated by Congress

Housing Wire

“MBA believes that FSOC should be compelled to conduct a deep and thorough analysis, including weighing the cost and benefit of such a designation to the U.S. financial system as a whole — and the likelihood the financial company in question will experience material financial distress as a result of the designation,” MBA said in its letter.

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WA governor signs series of bills to address housing issues

Housing Wire

Jay Inslee (D) signed a series of bills into law that are designed to address the state’s housing issues, relating particularly to supply and housing affordability. On Monday, Washington state Gov. Sponsors say it’s the first statewide bill of its kind. This session, our Legislature needed to go big so people can go home,” Inslee said.

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Tenant Advocates, Landlords, and Developers’ Unexpected Perspectives on Rent Control and Inclusionary Zoning

Urban

Careful and consistent policy design is key to ensuring rent control and inclusionary zoning make housing affordable.

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How To Find & Lease Commercial Space for Rent in 2022 [Full Guide]

The Robert Weiler Company

Rent relates to a short-term agreement between the owner of the commercial property and the renter (or tenant – basically, the individual that pays a fee to use property owned by the other party). A commercial lease is a legally binding contract that details the relationship between a tenant and a landlord.

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