Regulation
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New York AG settles with student landlord over fee issues
The owner of over 200 units in Albany, New York, must pay $8,000 and remove certain provisions from its leases.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 29, 2025 -
New Jersey sues RealPage, 10 landlords
Attorney General Matthew Platkin alleged that the company and operators have colluded to set rents for apartments statewide using its algorithmic pricing software.
By Leslie Shaver • April 29, 2025 -
2 counts dismissed in eviction fee lawsuit involving Greystar entity
A pair of residents at a Boston property allege that its owner and operator assessed attorneys’ fees without a legal basis.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 29, 2025 -
Housing more than twice as expensive to build in California as in Texas
Longer project timelines and more regulations contribute to the difference in cost, according to a new report.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 23, 2025 -
Q&A
Midwestern developer aims for mass timber heights
Neutral sees the material as a way to reduce its buildings’ carbon footprint and boost its focus on health and well-being, according to CEO Nate Helbach.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 21, 2025 -
Washington attorney general sues RealPage, 9 landlords
The lawsuit claims that the defendants violated the Consumer Protection Act with their use of revenue management software.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 11, 2025 -
RealPage sues city of Berkeley
The software provider claims the California city’s recent ordinance on pricing technology imposes a “sweeping and unconstitutional ban on lawful speech.”
By Leslie Shaver • April 3, 2025 -
FHFA reverses part of Biden’s Renters Bill of Rights
U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte has vacated the advance notice requirements for housing funded by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 31, 2025 -
Opinion
Expenses that multifamily investors can — and can’t — deduct
Understanding the nuances of tax write-offs is essential for any investor aiming to optimize their bottom line, writes an industry executive.
By Stacy Brown • March 28, 2025 -
Canton, Ohio, sues developer for $6M over unpaid loan
The city alleges that Historic Hercules LLC and its associated developers have not made payments on a $2 million loan in six years.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 26, 2025 -
Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth
“Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.
By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2025 -
EPA announces review of WOTUS rule
Industry associations applauded the agency’s move to reduce permitting costs with its new definition.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 18, 2025 -
Arizona AG asks DOJ to continue RealPage case
Kris Mayes, who filed a separate suit against the Texas-based company last year, said that protecting renters should be a bipartisan priority.
By Leslie Shaver • March 18, 2025 -
NAA, NMHC ask Trump to review housing regulations
The organizations have asked 10 federal agencies to evaluate, rescind or revise rules that affect the multifamily industry.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 10, 2025 -
HUD reinstates Enterprise’s $40M Section 4 contract
The department had previously canceled several long-standing capacity building grants for local housing organizations.
By Mary Salmonsen • Updated April 10, 2025 -
Builders, contractors testify in Congress on permitting issues
The NAHB told a Senate committee that environmental reviews often block or delay housing projects for years.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 25, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
Former Ecolab tower in St. Paul undergoes $68M conversion
The Stella will bring 178 units and 2,800 square feet of retail to the Minnesota city that passed rent control in 2021.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs
The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Senators take aim at price-setting algorithms
A new bill is designed to ban the use of non-public information across all industries, including rental housing.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 11, 2025 -
REIT Report
Seattle, San Jose lead Essex’s portfolio
The REIT’s executives see a boost coming for Los Angeles, thanks to the film industry and preparations for the Olympics and World Cup.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Opinion
Navigating real estate under Trump 2.0
The new administration is bound to bring challenges and opportunities in the single-family rental market, writes Atlas Real Estate’s CEO.
By Tony Julianelle • Feb. 7, 2025 -
JPI’s Scott Turner confirmed as HUD secretary
Multifamily leaders expressed excitement that someone who has produced housing is stepping into the role.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2025 -
NMHC panelists sound off on tariffs, immigration, tax policy
The Apartment Strategies Conference featured several discussions about how President Trump’s policies could affect the multifamily industry.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 4, 2025 -
3 takeaways from the Apartment Strategies Conference
Construction, Trump administration policies and absorption were just some of the topics discussed at the NMHC’s annual event.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Apartment industry trends to follow in 2025
Rising capital costs, surging deliveries, new White House policies and uncertain interest rates are top of mind for multifamily pros this year.
By Multifamily Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025