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    AvalonBay sued for alleged housing discrimination at Washington, DC, property

    The plaintiff claims AVB illegally advertised bedrooms without windows at AVA NoMa, making the units unrentable with housing vouchers.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    Apartment developer sees muted impact from tariffs so far

    Chris Finlay of Middleburg Communities says his firm’s exposure to the new levies is around 3%, with costs moving less than 1% on one project.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Tiny apartments a big deal in many US cities

    In Seattle and Boston, over half of the new units underway measure less than 441 square feet.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    How pool-property owners insulate their business from legal liability

    Brittain Properties $26M pool-liability settlement was entirely avoidable. Here’s how.

    June 9, 2025
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    W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit

    The settlement also requires the firm to reform its business practices in order to resolve allegations that it conspired with other District landlords via RealPage’s software.

    By • June 6, 2025
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    Apartment developers gear up for tariffs

    Firms are dusting off their playbooks from the first Trump administration, which recommend ordering parts early and sourcing from different companies.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Starts jump nearly 30% YOY for buildings with 5 or more units

    With tariffs looming, permits for those apartments rose slightly, while deliveries and properties under construction fell year over year.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Washington governor signs rent control into law

    The new measure sets a 7% plus interest limit on rent increases, capped at 10%.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    Trump proposes cutting $33B in HUD funding, including Section 8

    The budget proposal prioritizes state-based grants over federal aid, and would include a two-year cap on rental assistance for adults without disabilities.

    By • May 12, 2025
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    Senate bill aims to raise FHA multifamily loan limits

    The Housing Affordability Act would allow developers to borrow over four times more per unit compared to the current amount.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Parsons: Tariff concerns mean uncertainty for multifamily owners, investors

    Former RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons unpacks the future impacts of supply, rent growth and rent control legislation.

    By • May 6, 2025
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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 • April 29, 2025
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    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 • April 29, 2025
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    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 • April 29, 2025
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    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 • April 23, 2025
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    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 • April 21, 2025
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    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 • April 11, 2025
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    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 • April 3, 2025
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    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 • March 31, 2025
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    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
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    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 • March 26, 2025
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    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
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    EPA announces review of WOTUS rule

    Industry associations applauded the agency’s move to reduce permitting costs with its new definition.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    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 • March 18, 2025
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    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 • March 10, 2025