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

American Apartment Owners Association

In the following article, we will explore whether landlords can legally impose a pet deposit for assistance animals and discuss the legal framework that safeguards these vital companions. This is because: Not Classified as Pets Under FHA regulations, assistance animals are not considered pets.

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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. Can Occupancy Limits Be Enforced?

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

Yardi Breeze

Original article What is the Corporate Transparency Act? This article covers where that leaves you and what you can do to avoid penalties. To uphold industry trust and transparency, it matters that your business takes steps to be in line with federal regulations. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned this order.

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BOI Reporting: Corporate Transparency Act Update

Yardi Breeze

This pause gives businesses a temporary break from the reporting requirements discussed in this article. What follows is our article in its original form. This article covers where that leaves you and what you can do to avoid penalties. As we write this article, thats up to $591 per day. The deadline itself hasnt changed.

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HOA Collection Laws In The U.S. (50 States) For Fair Debt Collection

HOA Managememt

However, some provisions may be found in state regulations. More specifically, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 33, Chapter 16, including ARS 33-1807 and ARS 33-1808, regulates debt collection. California Regarding debt collection laws, California probably has some of the most detailed and comprehensive regulations in the U.S.

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Understanding the 1031 exchange timeline: A step-by-step guide for property managers

Buildium

In this article, well focus on 1031 exchange timelines, when you need to take an action and how long you have to take that action. It’s important to note that not all properties qualify for a 1031 exchange. Only real property, such as land and buildings, is eligible. Personal property, like equipment or vehicles, does not qualify.

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Is Smoking Considered a Disability? Understanding the Fair Housing Act’s Stand on Smoking

American Apartment Owners Association

While marijuana use for medical purposes introduces its own complexities, this article will focus specifically on cigarette smoking and how the FHA applies in these cases. One common point of confusion is whether smoking or nicotine addiction qualifies as a disability under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). What is Smoking?