Regulation
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Biden announces plan to cap rent increases nationwide
Under the proposal, owners with 50 or more units would lose certain tax breaks if they raise rent by more than 5% per year.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 17, 2024 -
DOJ reportedly planning RealPage civil suit
The Justice Department is probing the exchange of pricing information and even vacancy rates, according to Politico.
By Leslie Shaver • July 17, 2024 -
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Apartment pros are keeping an eye on potential regulations such as the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, the YIMBY Act and state and local rent control measures.
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How California’s junk fee laws could impact legislation nationwide
The state is now a testing ground for rules affecting how hotels and other accommodations display mandatory fees.
By Noelle Mateer • July 8, 2024 -
AIR sued by former tenant alleging illegal security deposit deductions
The class action lawsuit claims the property owner violated the Massachusetts Security Deposit Law.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 1, 2024 -
SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
The decision could have far-reaching effects on apartment owners, managers and developers, according to an attorney.
By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ , Leslie Shaver • June 28, 2024 -
RealPage breaks silence on antitrust allegations
Amid dozens of lawsuits and a DOJ investigation, the company issued a statement to correct what it said are factual inaccuracies around its revenue management software.
By Leslie Shaver • June 27, 2024 -
Apartmentalize 2024
Rent control, antitrust issues are apartment pros’ top legal, regulatory concerns
The multifamily industry is facing increased scrutiny in courts, Congress and the White House, according to panelists at the recent Apartmentalize Conference.
By Mary Salmonsen • Updated June 25, 2024 -
Justice Department files suit against Toll Brothers
The DOJ has alleged accessibility-related Fair Housing Act violations at multiple properties constructed by the builder.
By Leslie Shaver • June 24, 2024 -
Minnesota adopts state-level fee restrictions
A dozen states have passed or are considering bills related to junk fees this year, including several in California.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 17, 2024 -
FBI raids Cortland office
The Atlanta-based owner and operator confirmed the search but said the company and its employees are not targets of the investigation.
By Leslie Shaver • June 6, 2024 -
AvalonBay released from Washington, D.C., RealPage litigation
Dismissal requests from Highmark Residential and JBG were rejected in the antitrust suit.
By Leslie Shaver • June 5, 2024 -
States see wave of squatting-related legislation
Florida, New York and other states passed laws this spring enabling removal of illegal residents, and similar bills are being considered in other jurisdictions.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 28, 2024 -
REIT Report
Camden sees favorable trends in insurance, taxes and bad debt
Although supply remains a problem, demand is durable in the REIT’s markets.
By Leslie Shaver • May 15, 2024 -
Virginia passes 2 fee-related bills into law
Landlords must disclose all costs upfront on the first page of leases, and businesses may soon be banned from charging electronic transaction fees.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 13, 2024 -
Colorado’s for-cause eviction bill signed into law
The final edition, which the state apartment association called “government overreach,” expands the list of conditions for a no-fault eviction.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 1, 2024 -
California manager settles for over $1M in security deposit case
The state attorney general alleges that Arnel Management Co. deducted pre-set cleaning fees regardless of unit condition.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 16, 2024 -
Biden has proposed ‘the boldest housing plan in a generation,’ his economic advisor says
The plan would expand tax credits for affordable housing developers, a proven way to boost supply, National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard said.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 10, 2024 -
Surge of legislation aims to regulate the multifamily industry
Rent control, housing fees and tenant screening are the subjects of hundreds of bills and rule proposals.
By Mary Salmonsen • Updated April 9, 2024 -
Maryland Supreme Court rules against Kushner Cos.
The lawsuit alleges Kushner-owned Westminster Management charged fees above the state’s legal limit.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 2, 2024 -
Report: DOJ opens criminal probe into RealPage, multiple landlords
The Justice Department also has an ongoing civil investigation into the data and software provider.
By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2024 -
Family of man slain at DC apartment files $25M lawsuit against owner, manager
The suit alleges CIH Properties did not provide adequate security at the complex.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 12, 2024 -
FTC, DOJ argue against dismissal of Yardi antitrust case
The agencies contend that competitors must not agree to advertised list prices, even if actual rents vary from that starting point.
By Leslie Shaver • March 8, 2024 -
FCC proposal would eliminate broadband bulk billing arrangements
If approved, multifamily housing companies would not be able to choose an internet, cable or satellite provider for a property.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 8, 2024 -
Arizona AG sues RealPage, multiple landlords
The state alleges that the firm’s revenue management software compiles competitively sensitive lease data on pricing and occupancy.
By Leslie Shaver • March 4, 2024 -
For-cause eviction bill passes in Colorado House
The legislation, which lays out specific reasons for evictions, now moves to the Senate.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 26, 2024