Housing discrimination occurs when a landlord places an advertisement regarding the rental of any housing accommodation that indicates any preference or limitation based upon protected classes or characteristics. Non-discriminatory advertising should advertise in an inclusive way that will attract the broadest possible audience and avoid expressing any preference for or limitation against certain classes or […]

The 2019 Fair Housing Trends report published by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) analyzes housing discrimination complaint data collected from local, private, nonprofit fair housing organizations, state and local Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) agencies; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The published data […]

National Fair Housing Month 2020 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) observes National Fair Housing Month every April. The theme for the 2020 Fair Housing Month commemoration is Call HUD: Because Sexual Harassment in Housing is Illegal. “Call HUD” is a public awareness campaign to urge persons who experience sexual harassment where […]

In general, in the event of severe weather events, it is recommended that residents shelter inside their homes when possible. Basements are ideal as a below-ground storm shelter. If a storm shelter is not available, your next best protection is to take shelter in a small, interior, windowless room on the lowest level of the […]

In any emergency it is important to be prepared to the extent of being over-prepared in order to protect personal safety and to mitigate property damage. There are many online resources available from a variety of government and public service agencies that provide information on emergency planning and preparation for emergencies. As an example, the […]

Many jurisdictions have implemented tenant protections such as eviction moratoriums that stop tenant evictions during the coronavirus emergency. Tenants will not be evicted if they are unable to pay full rent during the COVID-19 emergency. Many jurisdictions also issued stay orders on all current evictions until after the coronavirus emergency has passed. While tenants affected […]

An effective emergency response plan identifies hazards, mitigation and defense strategies, preparation steps for action specific responses, and recovery procedures for return to normal living and operating conditions. The Covid-19 public health pandemic has underscored the critical nature of being prepared to adequately respond to new, unexpected conditions, the ability to revise practices quickly as […]

Arizona residential rental property owners with taxable rental property are required to obtain an Arizona transaction privilege tax license from the Arizona Department of Revenue for each location where residential rental income is taxable. This applies regardless if the owner rents the property themselves or employs a property management company. There are some cities in Arizona […]

Joining a landlord association is a good way to network with other landlords and property managers in the local area. Many landlords join their local association to make their property management life easier. Shared knowledge from other real estate professionals can be particularly valuable to landlords and property managers to understand the latest changes in […]

Most landlords include the HOA monthly fees in the tenant’s monthly rent amount. While not commonly done, a landlord could choose to have the tenant pay the HOA fees directly to the HOA management as a separate payment. Having the tenant directly responsible for timely payment of HOA dues can create potential liability for the […]