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Regulations Respond to Numerous Fires Involving Mulch

Mem Property Management

These new regulations were adopted with a great deal of support to prevent future occurrences of property damage, injuries, and deaths due to mulch fires. The regulations, effective on April 15, 2025, require that a minimum of 18 inches of space separate mulch beds from combustible building materials.

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Community association trends: What’s changed in 6 years

Condo Control

Are communities doing better today than they were in 2018? 57% said yes in 2018 61% said yes in 2020 66% said yes in 2022 62% said yes in 2024 Despite the fact that services cost more, a higher percentage of community associations employ managers or management companies now than they did in 2018. Read on to find out.

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Top 10 property management tax deductions for 2025

Buildium

Starting in 2018, Congress established a new deduction for pass-through business owners, including property managers ( IRC Section 199A). Under IRS regulations, any personal property you buy for your business that costs less than $200 is deductible as materials and supplies. They include everything from paperclips to postage stamps.

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Seattle Hires Law Firm To Defend Against Landlord Lawsuit

Rental Housing Journal

The company alleges the city passed ordinances between 2018 and 2022 that hurt its ability to successfully operate a low-income apartment building. The city has retained the law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.

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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

Condo Control

Communities that haven’t had a reserve study completed since October 1, 2018, must undertake one no later than October 1, 2023. 2018 Florida Recording amendments to governing documents HOAs are required to record amendments to rules and regulations. The study must be updated every five years thereafter.

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Why Proposition 33 Could Be a Setback for California's Real Estate Market: Key Concerns for Property Stakeholders

Authority Property Management

Officially known as the Justice for Renters Act, this proposition aims to expand rent control statewide, giving cities and counties the power to regulate rents more extensively. Administrative Burden Implementing and complying with rent control regulations can be administratively burdensome for property managers and landlords.

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Reserve study requirements by state

Condo Control

Many states have or are considering enforcing laws that regulate reserves. Maryland HB 107 requires condominiums and HOAs that have conducted a reserve study on or after October 1, 2018 to complete an updated study within five years, and continue to do so every five years thereafter.