Regulation: Page 2

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    Chicago’s Belden-Stratford reopens after extensive renovation

    The transformation of the 100-year-old building happened despite challenges from COVID-19, a lack of lobby space and stringent NRHP requirements.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Implementing HOTMA to drive affordable housing access and operational efficiency

    Three crucial steps for implementing HOTMA changes to affordable housing programs in 2024.

    By Josefin Graebe, Senior Director of Affordable Housing at AppFolio • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Multifamily Legislation

    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.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Kansas City, Missouri, proposal would ban discrimination based on housing vouchers

    The city could join more than 120 jurisdictions that outlaw providers from denying housing due to a renter’s source of income.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    New housing slows regional rent growth: NYU researchers

    While new properties attract wealthier residents, their movements create a “chain effect” that frees up older units, according to a new report.

    By • Dec. 4, 2023
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    DOJ: RealPage suit should move forward

    The Justice Department said the use of a shared algorithm would be illegal under antitrust law if allegations brought by renters are true.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Austin, Texas, removes most parking requirements for multifamily buildings

    Several U.S. cities have now made this move, citing construction costs and climate concerns.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Public-private partnerships help fill Indianapolis developer’s pipeline

    Flaherty & Collins Properties has carved out a niche as a company that helps Midwestern towns attract new residents.

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
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    DC files suit against RealPage, 14 landlords

    Attorney General Brian Schwalb accused the defendants of unlawfully agreeing to exchange competitively sensitive data.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Austin, Texas, mandates commercial composting for apartments

    There are some steps operators can take to make the new program convenient for tenants, an expert says.

    By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 27, 2023
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    TransUnion to pay $23M to settle federal charges

    The credit reporting agency did not admit wrongdoing regarding the FTC’s charges of failing to ensure tenant screening results were accurate.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    FTC drafts ban on junk fees

    The proposal would prohibit businesses from advertising prices or rents that leave out mandatory additional costs.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Inside former Fannie Mae CEO’s plan to fix housing

    Hugh Frater, also a founding partner at BlackRock, thinks a pre-constructed housing system can help close the affordability gap.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    240 units break ground near Gainesville, Florida, mall

    The Evergreen Westside will make use of a site rezoned for residential development in 2019.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Study: Unused parking adds over $2M to typical multifamily projects

    A new white paper from Rutgers University found that reducing parking spaces could save money and minimize environmental impact.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Top legislative priorities for multifamily pros

    Lobbyists are keeping an eye on legislation such as the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, the YIMBY Act and the repeal of the CARES Act’s 30-day notice to vacate.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Champlain Towers investigation yields more clues

    A preliminary NIST report points to deviations from design in the Surfside, Florida, condo’s pool deck construction.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    California law clears path for UC Berkeley student housing project beset by legal challenges

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday allowing the project to go forward, marking a victory for the public university.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 11, 2023
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    FTC cracks down on Roomster

    The commission has fined and permanently banned the company’s owners from buying or incentivizing consumer reviews.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    AvalonBay dropped from RealPage suit

    More than 30 filings against the property management software provider and several apartment owners and operators have been consolidated into one case in Nashville, Tennessee.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    How Eastwind is navigating Florida’s difficult development market

    New legislation combined with interest rate hikes and rising material costs make penciling out new deals difficult, Florida developer says.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    As rents continue to rise, legislators eye new regulations

    Ongoing affordability challenges have led lawmakers to consider rent control and fee notifications, Yardi said in its most recent report.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    REIT Report

    EQR reports supply pressure in some cities, strong results in others

    Though the Chicago-based REIT made a couple of purchases in Q2, it sees a slow transaction market overall.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    How the largest market-rate multifamily Passive house high-rise got built

    Alexander Development Group overcame legal challenges and COVID-19 to build 42 Broad in five years.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    How to safely store e-bikes, e-scooters in apartments

    Defects in lithium-ion batteries or charging systems for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause a thermal runaway in the battery system, posing a fire risk. 

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    It’s raining funds – the multifamily sector needs to make sure it gets watered

    The business case for clean energy upgrades is the best it’s ever been.

    July 31, 2023