Supreme Court partially blocks New York's eviction ban
The court argued that by allowing tenants to self-certify that they're facing economic hardship as a result of the pandemic, New York's COVID eviction ban was unconstitutional
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
Automated property inspection startup RentCheck raises $2.6M
The startup, which helps property managers conduct remote, automated property inspections, also earned $1 million in pre-seed funding, and grew exponentially during the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
Eviction and foreclosure bans end
Economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the economy now that the CDC's eviction and foreclosure moratorium is over
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Zumper launches in-app messaging experience
The new feature will allow renters to communicate directly with Zumper's leasing partners and submit application materials or rental documents within the app
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
RentSpree’s advances help landlords and agents manage the entire business of occupancy: Tech Review
Opinion
RentSpree is a sharp value-add for rental businesses but will need to outsmart the long-existing habits of established landlords and leasing agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 9
NestEgg launches month-to-month property management service
With NestEgg Freedom, landlords and property owners can access NestEgg's full suite of services for $29 per month per unit
by Marian McPherson May 27
'It's time for it to go': Agents react to end of eviction ban
A federal judge lifted the eviction moratorium on Wednesday, and Realtors responded with strong feelings on both sides
What the end of the eviction ban means for landlords and tenants
Mortgage foreclosure litigation attorney Jason Vanslette shares how the moratorium ruling impacts landlords and property owners — and why waiting to evict may be the smart move
by Marian McPherson May 6
FTC and CFPB to landlords: We'll hold you accountable to eviction ban
The joint letter issued to landlords entreated them to ensure that they and their debt collectors were fully complying with the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Landlords are waiting months for pandemic rental assistance
State and local governments are overwhelmed by the task of launching programs to review thousands of applications from renters and landlords
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 14
delinquency rate
Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Lawsuit accuses 88 landlords and brokerages — including Compass and Corcoran — of discrimination
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on Monday by watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative claims the New York City brokerages and landlords in question have discriminated against people with housing vouchers
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
How agents can work with Landing as more Americans eye rentals
Customers of Landing appreciate the ability to move as desired, to try on new cities and forge ahead as fully entrenched members of America's remote work generation
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 15
Manhattan landlords warehouse rentals amid slowdown
Critics say the practice by landlords to remove unrented apartments from the market as a cost-saving measure only amplifies the city's housing shortage and is 'unconscionable'