RGB Freezes Rent-Stabilized Rents for 2026-27 Lease Renewals
Jul 1, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
The Board grants no rent increases for one- or two-year renewals despite a 5.3% rise in operating costs.
How to Make Tenants Remove Obstructions from Fire Exits and Hallways
May 29, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
Don’t wait till you get a violation notice—or worse, a fire breaks out.
New Cooling Tower Testing and Maintenance Requirements Take Effect on May 8
May 1, 2026 | Feature
Cooling tower owners must test monthly during summer months or face increased penalties.
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%.
Jan. 1 Is D-Day for HOTMA Enforcement—How to Ensure You’ll Be Ready
Jul 17, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
The compliance clock is ticking.
HUD Gives Owners Leeway to Nix Emotional Support Animal Accommodation Requests
Jun 18, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Here’s a briefing of the new rules and what you should do to comply with them.
How to Comply with New HOTMA Household Change Interim Reexamination Rules
May 13, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Reexamination is required even when household changes won’t affect income.
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’s New Memo on Assistance Animals: What You Need to Know
Jul 20, 2026 | Accommodations | Heather Stone
Are emotional support animals still required accommodations?
Be Prepared for Fair Housing Testers
Jun 24, 2026 | All Protected Classes | Heather Stone
We explain how fair housing testing works and how to prep your staff for testers.
Litigation Briefing: Lessons from Recent Fair Housing Cases
May 15, 2026 | All Protected Classes | Heather Stone
Use our takeaways from recent discrimination cases to improve your own fair housing compliance policies.
Evaluate Your Occupancy Standards to Avoid Discrimination Claims
Apr 23, 2026 | Familial Status/Age | Heather Stone
With overcrowding on the rise, you may be tempted to rigorously enforce your occupancy standards. Just make sure they’re not discriminatory.
Get 7 Lease Protections When Granting Tenant Improvement Allowances
Jul 30, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
TIAs expose landlords to significant financial risk, including the tenant’s failure to repay.
Give Solo Professionals Limited Right to Terminate Lease If They Retire Early
Jul 1, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
We explain when it makes sense to offer the option and how to draft it.
Grant Narrow Termination Option to Desirable Tenants Awaiting Loan Approval
May 29, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
We give you six protections to incorporate into the option.
Include 6 Key Points in Your Rent Acceleration Clause with Strong Tenants
Apr 29, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Rather than forgo the remedy completely, modify your clause to make it more palatable.
