American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding the rules and regulations surrounding a landlords right to entry is crucial in maintaining a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship and avoiding any legal disputes. As a tenant, your landlord cannot enter your rental property without your consent, except in specific circumstances outlined in your lease agreement or state laws.

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Landlord Lease Agreement Tenant Rental Property 246

McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A qualified property management firm facilitates not only routine maintenance and rent collection but also tenant relations, marketing, and compliance with local regulations. Tenants, on the other hand, benefit from responsive landlord services, ranging from straightforward lease signings to timely maintenance resolutions.

Property Manager 52

Property Manager Property Management Management Property 52

BetterWho

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Impact on business practices: Property managers must reassess their leasing processes to avoid potential litigation. Property managers should ensure that all fees are transparently communicated to prospective tenants upfront—before lease agreements or application fees are signed.

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Property Manager Property Management Management IT 130

Condo Control

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

2018 Florida Recording amendments to governing documents HOAs are required to record amendments to rules and regulations. South Carolina Resolving money disputes Money disputes of up to $7,500 can now be litigated in Magistrates Court, which normally does not require an attorney. The bill does not apply to condominiums or cooperatives.

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Electronics Condominium Government Litigation 246

Esquire Property Management Group

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This new law mandates that landlords and their representatives—across all commercial sectors, including office, industrial, and retail—adapt their leasing practices when engaging with a newly classified category of tenants known as “qualified commercial tenants.”

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Lease Commercial Property Commercial Property Management Lease Agreement 52

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

As fair-housing regulations continue to evolve, new challenges and opportunities for multifamily owners and operators are ever-present. Fair-housing policies have become crucial, and property teams continue to adapt to new regulations and expectations to create more inclusive communities and avoid legal and financial consequences.

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Compliance Regulation Litigation Education 103