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Biden unveils housing proposal that includes nationwide cap on rent increases

Housing Wire

Biden’s new plan would cap annual rent hikes at 5% for two years for landlords who manage 50 or more rental units, which the administration said would cover 20 million units, or roughly half of all rental units in the country. Exemptions would be provided to new construction and units with “substantial” renovation and rehabilitation.

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D.C. real estate firms fined $10M for discrimination

Housing Wire

When landlords break the law and refuse to accept vouchers, it’s reminiscent of Jim Crow-era housing discrimination policies intended to restrain opportunities for Black residents,” Racine said in a statement. We’re sending a message to all landlords: If you follow this playbook, you will face consequences.”.

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Don’t let COVID crisis mask affordable housing opportunity

Housing Wire

Reform zoning laws. Here again, the decentralized network of municipal law has handicapped the industry’s ability to respond to the pressing need for more affordable housing. Finally, we need to renovate our existing housing stock. Since we cannot create more land, the only alternative is to increase housing density.

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Opinion: Who decides what American neighborhoods look like?

Housing Wire

Concepts like getting a mortgage, taking out a line of credit, buying and selling a property and becoming a landlord are rarely part of classroom discussions or dinner-table conversations, unless your family happens to be in real estate. Whether you’re renovating homes or selling skyscrapers, real estate requires networking and patience.

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Nonprofits Leverage ADUs to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

Appraisal Buzz

The Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) community development organization also supports ADU renovations through its Landlord Repair Fund, helping to bring non-compliant ADUs up to code and ensure safety for residents. These apartments provide affordable housing options in high-density areas where space is limited.

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How To Find & Lease Commercial Space for Rent in 2022 [Full Guide]

The Robert Weiler Company

Ultimately, the landlord has the upper hand in the relationship and can change the terms of the agreement due to the short-term nature of the commercial rental space. A commercial lease is a legally binding contract that details the relationship between a tenant and a landlord. Compliance with Laws. Taxes and Assessments.

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Do I Need a Property Manager to Rent My Single Family Home?

Eppraisal

In fact, owning several provides a living for many a landlord. In the context of single-family residences, hiring someone to manage the house might strike a landlord as extravagant. Yet viewing professional stewards of this sort as simply an expense might work against the landlord.