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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

Tenant turnover happens when the current tenants move out of a rental property and the property is now vacant and it needs to be prepared for new tenants to move in. Just imagine tenants moving out several times a year! They may also wonder what’s wrong with the property if tenants keep moving out.

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EasyKnock under fire for “deceptive” sale-leaseback practices in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

In addition, her office alleges that EasyKnock violated some of Massachusetts’ landlord-tenant laws. “I Some of these changes include lowering rents for some existing tenants and complying with state landlord-tenant laws. Under the terms of the settlement EasyKnock must comply with all landlord-tenant laws.

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Invitation Homes to settle FTC claims of unfair rental practices for $48M

Housing Wire

According to the FTC, Invitation Homes advertised monthly rent prices without including mandatory “junk fees.” Invitation Homes , the largest owner of U.S. It also allowed renters to move into homes in “significant disrepair,” “systematically withheld renters’ security deposits” when they moved out, and used unfair eviction practices.

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CFPB, DOJ warn AI advances are not an excuse to break laws

Housing Wire

These automated systems are often advertised as providing insights and breakthroughs, increasing efficiencies and cost-savings, and modernizing existing practices. “Private and public entities use these [emerging A.I.]

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Invitation Homes to pay $48M to settle tenant ‘junk fee’ claims

Inman

The FTC alleges the company advertised monthly rental rates that did not include mandatory "hidden" fees that could add up to more than $1,700 per year.

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EasyKnock faces consumer lawsuits and actions from state regulators

Housing Wire

In addition, her office alleges that EasyKnock violated some of Massachusetts’ landlord-tenant laws.

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Your Guide to Optimizing LinkedIn for Real Estate Agents

Housing Wire

Offer to find them off-market properties, help them find new tenants, or provide a CMA for any properties theyre considering selling. Advertise to generate LinkedIn real estate leads Building relationships and establishing a presence on any social media platform takes time.