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April Rent Payments Trend Downward: Data Suggests Impact Across Several US Markets

Important statistical note: Despite the measured payment decline based on the sample set, the variance is within normal statistical range. In other words, the decline is not significant enough to attribute specifically to COVID-19 versus normal fluctuations expected across the data set. Please reference full methodology in footnote. As we...

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April 1st Rent Payments: More Partial Payments in Seattle Foreshadow US Rent Behavior Changes

Important statistical note: Despite the measured payment decline based on the sample set, the variance is within normal statistical range. In other words, the decline is not significant enough to attribute specifically to COVID-19 versus normal fluctuations expected across the data set. Please reference full methodology in footnote. While the...

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COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Matrix: City and Statewide Residential Eviction Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus

In response to COVID-19, lawmakers are acting fast to protect Americans as many try to make their rent payments. On March 27, 2020, the president signed the CARES Act into law, including immediate protection for renters in the form of a temporary moratorium on eviction filing. This federal eviction moratorium...

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The Top 4 Benefits of Lease Insurance for Rental Housing

As almost anyone who has worked in multifamily will tell you, this industry can be very slow to embrace change. Security deposits – and, to a lesser extent, surety bonds – have long been part of apartment operations, and it’s difficult for many property managers to imagine life without them....

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