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%.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
