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Can a Landlord Let Themselves In? Unlocking the Legalities

American Apartment Owners Association

The answer is straightforward: yes, landlords have the legal authority to enter the rental property they own. Rental payment Tenants are responsible for paying rent on time and in full, while landlords are responsible for providing a habitable living space in return. The functionality of security systems, if applicable.

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Suit Charges Large Private-Equity Landlords with Discrimination

Rental Housing Journal

The lawsuit alleges the companies enforce blanket bans on certain justice-involved applicants without assessing individual circumstances, disproportionately affecting Black applicants who are systematically overrepresented in criminal- justice statistics.

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Secure Your Investment: Benefits of Tenant Screening Services in San Diego

McKee Properties

This exhaustive process is designed to minimize risk, ensuring that your rental property will be occupied by responsible renters who respect property rights, fulfill rental agreements, and pay rent on time. We believe that a successful property management relationship is rooted in trust.

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Fair Housing Month: Compliance, Consequences And Transition

Rental Housing Journal

Legal consequences include an increased risk of lawsuits, as more accessible legal resources make litigation more common. Policy Checklist Policies should make it clear to employees that treating applicants or residents differently based on membership in a protected class is prohibited.