How to Collect 2026–27 MBR Increases for Rent-Controlled Units
Mar 31, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
The 2026–27 Maximum Base Rent has been increased by 11.5%.
How to Comply with Good Cause Eviction Law Requirements
Feb 27, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
Since the GCEL took effect two years ago, courts have addressed questions about the law’s requirements.
DHCR Issues Annual Update to MCI Reasonable Cost Schedule
Jan 30, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
The agency has further expanded the list of improvements that may qualify as an MCI.
Charging Extra Fees for Items or Services—What’s OK, What’s Not
Dec 31, 2025 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
Recent laws not only restrict certain fees, but also require you to disclose all fees up front.
HUD Proposes Letting Owners Impose Work Requirements, Term Limits on Assisted Tenants
Apr 16, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Here’s what site owners and managers need to know.
HUD Revokes Biden Era 30-Days’ Nonpayment Eviction Notice Rule
Mar 11, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Although open to comments until April 27, the interim rule will take effect on March 30.
HUD Issues 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors
Feb 13, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Thanks to the government shutdown, there’ll be no time for adjustments this year.
HUD Extends HOTMA Implementation to Jan. 1, 2027—What Should You Do?
Jan 20, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Take advantage of the breathing room to ensure you’re prepared for the transition.
How to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Harassment Claims
Mar 17, 2026 | Complaints/Investigations | Heather Stone
We give you five rules for preventing harassment and avoiding claims against your property and employees.
How to Handle Requests for Accessible Parking Spaces
Feb 19, 2026 | Accommodations | Heather Stone
We give you seven rules to follow to avoid parking-related discrimination claims.
Take 8 Steps to Minimize Risks of Retaliation Liability
Jan 20, 2026 | All Protected Classes | Heather Stone
Damage awards against landlords that retaliate can reach six figures.
Make 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Avoid Fair Housing Trouble in 2026
Dec 23, 2025 | All Protected Classes | Heather Stone
Here’s how to break bad habits and get your compliance efforts in shape.
Ensure Your Fair Share of Assignment Profits by Limiting Assignor’s Deductible Costs
Mar 30, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Here’s how to guard against ploys tenants use to mask assignment profits.
Use Flexible Appraisal Process to Set Fair Lease Extension/Renewal Rent
Feb 26, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
We outline a five-step hybrid process that combines negotiation with arbitration.
Get 5 Protections If You Have to Accept a Decreasing Dollar Cap Guaranty
Jan 29, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Don’t risk ending up with a dollar cap that burns off too fast.
Get 16 Protections When Granting Tenants an Option to Renew
Dec 30, 2025 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Our checklist covers: setting the conditions for renewal, the process for exercising the renewal, and setting the renewal terms.
