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Strengthening Policies, Procedures, and Written Communication in Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead. By The Fair Housing Institute As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence.

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The property management software buying guide: Comparing property management software reviews

Buildium

Buying property management software can be a big investment and—like any big investment—you want to be sure you’re making an informed purchasing decision, one backed by advice you can trust. Where do you find property management reviews in the first place? Theycan even be influenced by software companies.

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A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

Rental Housing Journal

By The Fair Housing Institute In property management, ensuring a safe and respectful living environment isnt just about reacting to problemsits about preventing them before they arise. A property management company that fosters accountability and respect will naturally have fewer fair housing complaints.

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A Caution on AI: The Possibility of Fair-Housing Violations in Communication and Payments

Rental Housing Journal

By The Fair Housing Institute Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff members interact with residents. With new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), many tools that properties use for payments and resident communication are being upgraded.

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Navigating Unreasonable Accommodation Requests

Rental Housing Journal

Unreasonable accommodation requests require special navigation of the issues by property managers who want to stay compliant with Fair Housing laws and find fair solutions. This request could be considered unreasonable because it would require significant staffing adjustments that may not be feasible for the property-management team.

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5 Items For The Holiday Fair Housing Checklist

Rental Housing Journal

Here are 5 items on the holiday fair housing checklist to offer property managers a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and Fair Housing compliance. Summary The holiday season offers property managers a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and Fair Housing compliance.

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Rent Control - A Solution? by Gaston Reboredo CCIM CPM

Florida Property Management

million housing units were added to the market between 2005 and 2015, the vast majority of those homes were designed to accommodate only the smallest and wealthiest portion of the rental population. The Pros and Cons of Rent Control Policies Research by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) found that although 6.7

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