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Tweheyo Brian digitizes the management of rental properties


Tweheyo Brian digitizes the management of rental properties

A serial entrepreneur with a passion for solving complex societal problems, he developed a comprehensive technology solution for property management that benefits both landlords and tenants. Tweheyo Brian (photo) is a Ugandan entrepreneur and graduate of Makerere University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying in 2011. He is the founder and CEO of […]

State rent cap offers little help to San Diego County tenants facing illegal rent increases


State rent cap offers little help to San Diego County tenants facing illegal rent increases

Kendra Sherman is photographed on her street in El Cajon on August 8, 2024. (Zoë Meyers for inewsource) Kendra Sherman said she didn’t know exactly what to expect when her El Cajon home sold last year. The 53-year-old single mother has lived in the same two-bedroom apartment for 10 years. And as a full-time medical […]

BC sets rent increase cap at 3% for 2025


BC sets rent increase cap at 3% for 2025

The government of British Columbia says landlords will not be allowed to increase rents by more than three percent in 2025. The government announced that the change, which is linked to inflation, will come into force on January 1. This year, the permitted rent increase is 3.5 percent. “At a time when we know renters […]

US Department of Justice sues software company that allegedly defrauded millions of renters in the US


US Department of Justice sues software company that allegedly defrauded millions of renters in the US

WASHINGTON (TN) — A real estate software company is being sued by the Justice Department and several states for allegedly allowing landlords to raise rents. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and other federal prosecutors announced Friday that RealPage Inc.’s software enabled landlords to raise rents across the United States. The government filed the lawsuit against […]

US Department of Justice sues software company that allegedly defrauded millions of renters in the US


US Department of Justice sues software company that allegedly defrauded millions of renters in the US

WASHINGTON (TN) — A real estate software company is being sued by the Justice Department and several states for allegedly allowing landlords to raise rents. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and other federal prosecutors announced Friday that RealPage Inc.’s software enabled landlords to raise rents across the United States. The government filed the lawsuit against […]

Portland tenant wins thousands of dollars in rent control case against landlord


Portland tenant wins thousands of dollars in rent control case against landlord

PORTLAND (WGME) — A $16,500 settlement has been reached in a Portland rent control violation case, and for the first time since the ordinance went into effect, the tenant will receive substantial compensation. However, the city did not impose any fines; it was a private agreement between landlord and tenant. Portland renter Bradley Davis reported […]

Knife shop Bernal Cutlery is the newest tenant in the Ferry Building in San Francisco


Knife shop Bernal Cutlery is the newest tenant in the Ferry Building in San Francisco

It’s been a busy summer for San Francisco’s Ferry Building, as representatives announce another expansion to its food-filled halls. Delicatessen Bernal Cutlery will open a new location in Suite 26 this fall, offering a “curated version of the Valencia store,” according to a press release. Expect a selection of knives, of course, but also cookware, […]

Bengaluru landlord’s friendly gesture towards his tenants wins hearts


Bengaluru landlord’s friendly gesture towards his tenants wins hearts

The viral post resonated with many users who shared their own positive experiences. A tenant’s raving review about his landlord on Reddit has gone viral, standing out among a plethora of complaints and horror stories. The Reddit user shared his heartwarming experience with his 65-year-old landlord in Bengaluru and narrated how the elderly man surprised […]

Nonprofit brings affordable housing to Cincinnati; program helps renters build their credit


Nonprofit brings affordable housing to Cincinnati; program helps renters build their credit

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A local nonprofit is bringing more affordable housing to Cincinnati. Renting Partnerships is renovating an Avondale apartment building to make this possible. One- and three-bedroom units will be available for rent on Jan. 10. A one-bedroom apartment will cost $800 a month, and a three-bedroom apartment will cost $1,300. The co-founders of […]

How property management can benefit from a growing real estate trend


How property management can benefit from a growing real estate trend

There is a growing demand for luxury short-term rentals – and for staff to manage these properties. The number of jobs in property management is expected to grow at an above-average rate over the next decade. This article is part of “Trends to Invest in Your Career,” a series about current career opportunities. Thanks for […]