Kendra Bork

Courtesy of the National Apartment Association.  The Big Picture To align with President Trump’s housing and deregulation priorities across the federal government, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced three significant changes to how the agency will enforce fair housing laws and allocate its resources for fair housing investigations and complaints […]

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Courtesy of the National Apartment Association.  Factors like higher interest rates and increased material costs continue to affect the development and affordability of rental housing. However, there’s one element that impedes building more than any other: Rent control. Montgomery County, Md., enacted rent control in July 2024, and since then, building permits have fallen drastically,

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Transparency is becoming one of the most important themes in San Diego’s rental housing policy. From application fees to ongoing charges, local governments and San Diego County are increasingly focused on how fees are presented, disclosed, and justified. Why Fee Transparency Is Under the Spotlight Housing affordability remains a top concern throughout the region, and

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Finding Your Property Management Company Match Finding a good property management company (PMC) is a lot like finding your relationship match. Not every PMC is a fit for every property owner, so you want to select your manager carefully. Here are 3 key areas to pay attention to: Communication Company communication styles vary widely. How

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Rent Control Comes to CA Applicability of California’s Rent Control Laws:  California Civil Code Sections 1946.2 and 1947.12 took effect on January 1, 2020, and implement statewide rent control in California for most residential properties.  The rent control laws, however, do not apply to a rental property that was issued a certificate of occupancy in

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