Inman

MAY 9, 2023

Here's a few more screening tips landlords might want to consider. An ineffective screening process can fail to block a potential threat to an investment property, experts told Inman.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 28, 2021

And while the federal government has distributed some $46 billion in rental assistance to tenants and landlords across all 50 states plus D.C., that … The post CFPB: ‘Rental Assistance Finder’ Serves Landlords appeared first on DSNews.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

TransUnion “failed to take steps to ensure the rental background checks that landlords use to decide who gets housing were accurate,” and “withheld, from renters, the names of third parties that were providing the inaccurate information,” the agencies said in a joint statement, leading to an initial $15 million settlement. “We

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have all renewed their efforts to protect tenants renting in multifamily housing units as costs continue to climb, according to an announcement from the White House. “[HUD], HUD], the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 30, 2021

One study shows landlords are doing their part to prevent evictions, from applying for rental assistance to renegotiating lease terms and more. The post How Institutional Property Owners Support Tenants appeared first on DSNews. The post How Institutional Property Owners Support Tenants appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Inman

MAY 2, 2023

More people are becoming landlords. From making repairs to finding reliable tenants, here's what they had to say about maintaining a rental.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Rent collection is essential for your portfolio's financial stability and profitability. Ryan Barone shares strategies to simplify it for you and your renters.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

PHAs with tenants in public housing and owners of properties participating in HUD multifamily project-based rental assistance programs would need to provide “written notification at least 30 days” before a court filing for an eviction due to rent nonpayment.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

HUD continues to work to rush aid to renters and landlords, issuing a new pandemic-related Rule to support families in need and are at-risk of eviction. The post Latest Biden Administration Measure Provides Relief for At-Risk Tenants appeared first on theMReport.com.

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 27, 2024

The media tends to side with tenants and take a negative view of landlords overall. One notable exception was an episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley, where the hapless Jared has tried […]

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Urban

JUNE 30, 2021

New survey data found that many landlords and tenants are still unaware of the assistance, and confusion about how to access it abounds.

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Mashvisor

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Being a landlord is a considerable responsibility, and on the whole, most of your tenants will be law-abiding and considerate ones. However, very occasionally, you may find yourself with a…

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

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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Urban

JULY 23, 2021

Assistance could be a lifeline for many tenants and landlords, providing vital funding for much-needed preservation of their homes and properties.

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Urban

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Better outreach and a more streamlined application process could help more landlords and tenants access the assistance they need.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 16, 2021

The concept of being a landlord sounds simple enough: Purchase a property, find trustworthy tenants, sign a lease agreement, and sit back and watch the rent come in. Unfortunately, the […].

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

David Merryman is accused by federal prosecutors of subjecting his Black tenants to violence and racist slurs.

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Inman

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Once valued at $47 billion, WeWork attorneys argue that releasing the names of its 600,000 clients would allow office landlords to poach customers.

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BiggerPockets

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s rare a tenant wakes up and starts planning how to get their landlord in trouble. However, failing to understand a tenant’s rights or being an unfair landlord could push them into Googling the phrase: “How to get my landlord into trouble.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 13, 2021

But some real estate professionals say the ban is causing financial harm to small-scale landlords and causing “uncertainty for tenants and housing providers.” ” The post District Court Upholds CDC Eviction Moratorium appeared first on DSNews.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Every landlord wants the best possible tenants in their rental property, but of course, this doesn’t happen by chance. Today, we’re delivering several tips to help you improve the screening […]

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 1, 2021

For landlords, a reliable tenant is worth their weight in gold. Here are the top reasons they move out—and how to fix the problems in advance.

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BiggerPockets

AUGUST 25, 2023

Your tenant is breaking their landlord tenant lease agreement. Do you go after the money or eat the loss? Depending on the amount, it may not even be […]

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2021

of rental listings in the country are located in areas that offer tenants protection against source of income or voucher discrimination. Still, federal law does not prevent landlords from rejecting all housing vouchers. The Department of Housing and Urban Development attempted to crack down on landlord discrimination back in 2018.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2023

From walk-throughs to pre-move cleanups, American West Realty and Management owner Nathan Gesner shares how landlords and property managers can guarantee damage-free apartments.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 14, 2023

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a moratorium on all evictions by landlords of renters for non-payment. How Did Landlords Fare during the Moratorium? Because of these measures, only seven percent of landlords nationwide missed making their mortgage payments. Were There Programs to Help Building Owners during Moratoriums?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2021

The regulator also extended protections for tenants that property owners must adhere to in order to access forbearance. FHFA made it clear that federal forbearance options include some caveats for property owners, in the form of protections for tenants. Landlords also can’t charge late fees or penalties for non-payment of rent.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2020

The company partners with institutional landlords, who then offer it to their tenants. The company plans to use the new capital mainly to grow its platform and increase adoption by landlords and renters nationwide. Till launched the analytics-driven platform in April with the goal of reducing evictions by as much as 50 percent.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Players can experience what it's like to manage rentals in a real city, with tenants who harass each other, miss rent and commit crime.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Quality tenants—those who pay on time, take care of the property, and follow the rules of their lease—are a rental property manager ‘s dream. After all, finding new tenants is expensive and time-consuming. Having a bad tenant is bad. Having no tenant is unacceptable,” says M. Ford, a landlord in northern Virginia.

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BiggerPockets

MAY 5, 2021

If you want to be a successful landlord, your reputation is your greatest asset. Landlords with an excellent reputation attract better tenants and have fewer vacancies. Don't leave your online reputation to chance.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

California’s SB 1157 has made a significant impact on the lives of tenants in subsidized housing developments. This groundbreaking state-specific law mandates that landlords who own or operate such properties offer their tenants the option to have their rental payments reported to credit bureaus.

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 24, 2022

There are a number of federal laws that help to protect tenants' rights, and it can sometimes seem that tenants have more rights than landlords.

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Inman

MAY 5, 2023

There’s not an over abundance of spreadsheets or charts (there are some) but instead a series of clean dashboards that track payments, outgoing expenses, revenue streams and tenants.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2023

Here are some common scenarios to watch for as a landlord or a real estate investor. A signed lease is a binding legal agreement that can’t be broken — except in the few exceptions when it can.

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BiggerPockets

AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the most important parts of being a landlord is being able to properly select tenants. Failure to screen your tenants properly can destroy your wallet, sanity, and business. This will determine a huge amount of your success and happiness as an entrepreneur.

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Inman

AUGUST 22, 2023

Happy tenants increase the chances they'll renew their leases while keeping investment properties occupied and cash flowing. Here's how to do it.

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