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Opinion: tools for landlords to help low-income tenants

Housing Wire

Landlords who refuse to participate cite several reasons, including what they regard as undue regulatory burdens and concerns about tenant “quality.” PHAs – which landlords believe should side with them more often in landlord-tenant disputes.

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HUD resumes inspections of public housing units amid COVID-19 pandemic

Housing Wire

The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was resuming in-person inspections of public housing units, though families concerned about the spread of COVID-19 can decline to have a HUD worker in their home. The post HUD resumes inspections of public housing units amid COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on HousingWire.

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Tenant in Distress… What Would You Do?

Appraiserblogs

These situations apparently caused a severe depression to engulf the tenant. The appraiser scheduled an inspection for a dwelling being sold, and uses a ‘MLS Key’ for entry to homes with a lockbox, without having an agent present. Yet, both of them call… The post Tenant in Distress… What Would You Do?

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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , stated in the blueprint that the agencies will consider the establishment of tenant protections to limit “egregious rent increases” for properties purchased with certain types of federal mortgages.

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[Register Now] Webinar: Improving Quality Management with GoFormz & Procore

GoForrmz

From pre-delivery inspections to warranty claims, learn how the GoFormz and Procore integration can rapidly improve quality management Owners are often seeking ways to deliver a seamless experience for building managers and residents while ensuring that quality is a top priority. Register Today.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Perhaps they don’t receive strong enough offers or struggle to address issues that arise at home inspection. We help real estate investors with everything from finding new tenants to acquiring more properties to expertly handling 1031 exchanges. My goal is to become your trusted resource if you ever have real estate questions.

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Commercial Property Manager Maintenance Tips for Every Season

The Robert Weiler Company

If you manage an apartment complex, invite your tenants for an event that will foster and brighten your community. Inspect Equipment for Safety. Call upon a professional when inspecting the HVAC system. It’s critical to test your system, clean/replace filters, and ensure that your tenants will be comfortable in the summer heat.