Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renter’s immigration status, according to Oregonlive.com. The bill would also prohibit landlords from denying to rent a home or apartment to a tenant based on the landlord’s perception of their immigration status. It would also make it illegal […] The post Oregon Would Ban Landlords Asking About Immigration Status appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

Is understanding ROT, or return on time, along with ROI, return on investment, the key to being a better real estate investor? By Scot Aubrey When you hear the word “rot” in relation to real estate, all sorts of bad visions and horror stories immediately come to mind. In fact, that word often translates in […] The post Is Understanding “ROT” The Key To Being A Better Investor? appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

An Illinois court has ordered a landlord to pay more than $80,000 for threatening to call immigration authorities (ICE) on a tenant couple who rented an apartment from him in 2020, according to reports. The couple sued the landlord, Marco Antonio Contreras, under the Illinois Immigrant Tenant Protection Act (ITPA), which protects tenants from discrimination […] The post Landlord Ordered to Pay $80,000 Over Threat to Call ICE On Tenants appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

National rent growth flipped back to positive in February for the first time since July 2024, according to the March report from Apartment List. National rents fell 0.2% in January, a month that typically marks the bottom of the rental market each year, but then grew by 0.3 percent in February following six straight monthly […] The post National Rent Growth Flips Positive In February appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

Multifamily new supply construction starts are now 40% below the peak level recorded in 2022, Yardi Matrix says in a new Multifamily Supply Forecast report. This decrease, however, comes from a very high starting level, and a still-large inventory of properties remains to be completed. Overall, the number of units under construction tracked by Yardi […] The post Multifamily New Supply To Decrease In 2025-2026 appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

California is preparing for new move-in, move-out documentation law that requires landlords take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. Digital photography and storage through property management software could help. By Richard Berger A layer of complexity will be added to onsite and maintenance teams in California regarding move-ins, move-outs, and […] The post California Preparing for Move-In, Move-Out Documentation Law appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

Preventing Fair Housing violations requires a proactive approach by housing providers to catch issues before they arise and stop harassment before it starts. By The Fair Housing Institute In property management, ensuring a safe and respectful living environment isn’t just about reacting to problems—it’s about preventing them before they arise. Illegal harassment by employees or […] The post A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

Rising vacancies challenge property management the real estate property-management software company AppFolio says in its 2025 Property Management Benchmark Report, based on insights from more than 2,000 property management professionals. “The property-management industry is entering 2025 at a moment when rising vacancies, growing competition for renters, and increasing concerns around fraud and cybersecurity are creating […] The post Rising Vacancies, Competition for Renters Challenge Property Management appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

Here are 10 insights from the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) annual meeting courtesy of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. By Becca Kirby, Oliver Radvin, and Chris Nebenzahl John Burns Real Estate Consulting The consulting team reported that the meeting had a tone reflecting “broader uncertainties” about the direction of the multifamily market “We’ve compiled […] The post 10 Insights From The NMHC Annual Meeting appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more

Federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow landlords to give tenants in federal subsidized housing 3-day eviction notice, according to reports. Landlords had been required to give 30 days’ notice to tenants in federally subsidized housing before evicting them for non-payment of rent, after COVID-19 protections had ended. The U.S. Department of Housing and […] The post Bill Would Allow 3-Day Evictions in Federal Subsidized Housing appeared first on Rental Housing Journal ..read more