Fair Housing and Hoarding – What You Need to Know By the Fair Housing Institute

Hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition that can have significant implications for both the individual and the surrounding community. By understanding the unique challenges faced by hoarders and implementing appropriate strategies, property managers can create safe and habitable living environments while upholding the principles of fair housing. Understanding Hoarding Disorder According to the…

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Alameda’s Adjusted Relocation Payments Went Into Effect July 1, 2023 from the city of Alameda

  The Alameda Rent Ordinance prevents landlords from terminating a tenancy except for certain allowable grounds and requires a relocation payment in circumstances that are not the fault of the tenant. Amounts for these relocation payments were established by city council resolution and are adjusted annually based on a component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) calculated…

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Are You Prepared for Fair Housing Testing? Tips to Help You Pass With Flying Colors By the Fair Housing Institute

Fair housing testing is an essential tool for ensuring that property owners and managers comply with fair housing laws. The practice involves sending testers, who pose as potential renters, to assess whether landlords and property managers are engaging in discriminatory practices. As a landlord or property manager, it’s crucial to be prepared for when a…

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Finding a Great Tenant in 2023: What’s Changed and What Hasn’t

How has tenant screening in California changed in 2023? For starters, the maximum allowable rental application fee that a housing provider can charge is now up to $59.67, thanks to inflation related to the CPI.  The mystery shoppers are back out on the job, looking for landlords who might discriminate against applicants with Section 8…

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Do You Talk to Your Tenants About Renter’s Insurance? By Bill Biko, The Educated Landlord

Ironically, it’s not just tenants that don’t understand renter’s insurance, but it’s also landlords as well. Here’s why it’s important and here’s also what you need to know as a landlord.   Your Insurance Covers Your Property Or at least it should if you’re properly insured! Depending on the type or amount of insurance, this…

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Why Resident Surveys are Essential for Creating a Thriving Community By Grace Hill

As a property manager, it’s essential to maintain a positive relationship with your residents. And one way to do that is by conducting multifamily resident surveys. Surveys offer valuable insight into resident satisfaction, highlight areas of preference and concern and build trust. Unfortunately, in the busyness of daily operations, property managers often overlook (or dismiss)…

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Big Problems for California’s Income-Based Utility Rates and Will Proposition 13 Save San Francisco? By Jon Coupal, President of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

In a recent column, I referred to SBX1-2, a dangerous legislative proposal, to define “excessive profits,” as setting a new speed record in California’s headlong rush toward Soviet-style central planning. Well, let’s add one more bad bill to the state’s perpetual march toward a collectivist state. Fortunately, this one may not be legal for long.…

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Fair Housing Best Practices for Ensuring Compliance During Prospect Tours By The Fair Housing Institute

As a leasing professional, conducting prospect tours is an everyday task that requires you to be mindful of fair housing laws. Discrimination in housing is illegal and can result in severe legal consequences. Therefore, implementing fair housing best practices can help ensure that you and your team remain compliant at all times.   Consistent Tour…

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