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Occupancy Limits and Fair Housing Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

As the demand for housing continues to rise, property managers face the dual responsibility of maintaining occupancy standards and adhering to fair housing regulations. When local regulations and federal civil rights laws conflict, federal law takes precedence. But what does enforcing these types of limits ensure for properties?

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Can You Charge A Pet Deposit or Pet Fee For Assistance Animals?

American Apartment Owners Association

Compliance Requirements HUD’s guidelines mandate thatproperty owners and managers make reasonable accommodationsfor assistance animals and modify policies as needed to support residents with disabilities. This is because: Not Classified as Pets Under FHA regulations, assistance animals are not considered pets.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. Youll need to attract and retain quality tenants, establish rent collection processes, conduct regular maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with local regulations.

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BOI Reporting: Corporate Transparency Act Update (Feb. 2025)

Yardi Breeze

To get you the best information possible, we spoke to Joe Riter, senior manager of public policy at the National Apartment Associations (NAA) Government Affairs department. The bottom line : Protect yourself from costly penalties by ensuring compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and FinCENs BOI reporting requirements.

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

American Apartment Owners Association

While these tools increase efficiency, property managers must be mindful of accessibility challenges and compliance risks, particularly under the Fair Housing Act. Remember, you understand that compliance is non-negotiable, whereas AI is continually learning. Additionally, human oversight must remain a fundamental part of the process.

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Occupancy Limits and Fair Housing Compliance: Navigating Enforcement and Accommodation Requests

American Apartment Owners Association

As the demand for housing continues to rise, property managers face the dual responsibility of maintaining occupancy standards and adhering to fair housing regulations. When local regulations and federal civil rights laws conflict, federal law takes precedence. But what does enforcing these types of limits ensure for properties?

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BOI Reporting: Corporate Transparency Act Update

Yardi Breeze

To get you the best information possible, we spoke to Joe Riter, senior manager of public policy at the National Apartment Associations (NAA) Government Affairs department. The bottom line : protect yourself from costly penalties by ensuring compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and FinCENs BOI reporting requirements.