In today's increasingly interconnected world, rental housing communities are recognizing the profound impact that pets have on the lives of their residents. From companionship to mental well-being, the presence of pets and support animals enriches our neighborhoods in myriad ways. Yet, amidst this appreciation for our furry companions, many operators may overlook the importance of systematically tracking and utilizing relevant pet data. The truth ...

I recently published a blog titled "Embracing the Future: Why Rental Housing Operators Must Stay Informed of Legislative Trends Toward Dog Ownership." With sweeping legislative proposals introduced recently in both California and Arizona, it seems like a good time for a reminder as well as some proactive steps. Recent proposed legislation Current language in the proposed Arizona SB 1439 states that "if a landlord allows a tenant to house a dog in ...

The rental housing industry has welcomed pets and their owners for some time now. This is abundantly clear in today's property marketing, which boasts 'pet-friendly' units, with many communities including dog parks, waste stations, grooming stations and even pet social events to accommodate their furry residents.But as we know, there's often a significant disconnect between how operators see themselves, and the consumer's experience in locating h ...

U.S. homebuyers are facing monthly mortgage costs that are 52% higher than the average monthly apartment rent, according to a recent analysis by CBRE Research, a real estate and investment insight firm. Placing that number into sharper focus: monthly mortgage payments, including taxes, have risen by 70% since 2019. Wow. While that's a staggeringly discouraging figure for the prospect of living the traditional 'American Dream,' it should be a ral ...

Simon's tail wagged eagerly as he watched his human, Emily, pace around the room with a worried expression. The scent of cardboard boxes filled the air, signaling change, and Simon could sense that something wasn't quite right. He tilted his head and let out a soft whine, trying to comfort Emily in his own way. For the past decade, Emily had been his person. He would never forget the day Emily and her pack took him home from the place with the ke ...

Rental housing industry fraud is on the rise, as any operator knows only too well. With the digitization of many renter-facing processes, it has become very easy for bad players to game the system. According to the data gurus at Transunion, application fraud triggers rose from 10.3% in 2019 to 15.2% in 2020 alone – and those triggers remain high. Fake IDs, application fraud, even fake pay stubs (have you seen the number of websites dedicated ...

 Is your property pet-friendly? If you're one of the 70-80% of market rate rental housing operators who accept pets, you've probably just answered that question with a resounding 'yes.' But from whose perspective? Yours? The family with a 95-pound golden retriever? The single parent with two kids and a cat, struggling to make ends meet? A seemingly innocuous question – 'is your property pet-friendly?' – becomes quite provocative when v ...

As the rental housing landscape continues to evolve, so do general attitudes toward pets and their place in our lives. Today, not only do more people have pets than ever before, they generally consider their furry friends to be integral members of the family - see this interesting Pew Research report on the topic - and as a result, the demand for pet-inclusive rental accommodations is on the rise. In response to this gr ...