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Medical Marijuana - Is It a Fair Housing Issue?

Medically prescribed marijuana use is permitted in 37 states and the District of Columbia, specifically for medical purposes.  In addition, 18 states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Conn...

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GAO Study is Critical of HUD Oversight of the Housing Trust Fund Program

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked by members of Congress to examine the use and oversight of funds from the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program. In August 2023, the GAO publish...

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HUD Releases Study on Worst Case Housing Needs

The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has presented a report to Congress titled Worst Case Housing Needs. The report provides national data and analyzes the critical problems ...

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Applicant and Resident Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Screening for credit and rental history are common in multifamily rental housing - including affordable housing. The Fair Trade Commission recently issued new guidance for owners who use background c...

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Take Care When Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Marketing Purposes

There is an emerging trend within the real estate sector involving the utilization of Artificial Intelligence, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, and other similar products commonly refer...

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A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for September Affordable Housing Training

During the month of September 2023, A. J. Johnson will be partnering with the MidAtlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for two training sessions intended for real estate professionals, p...

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A. J. Johnson to Conduct Live Webinar on Liability Protection Policies for Affordable Housing Properties

A. J. Johnson will be conducting a webinar on August 23, 2023, on Liability Protection Policies for Affordable Housing Properties. The Webinar will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time. As...

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A. J. Johnson to Conduct Live Webinar on Multifamily Occupancy Standards

A. J. Johnson will be conducting a webinar on August 29, 2023, on Occupancy Standards for Multifamily Housing. The Webinar will be held at 1:00 PM Eastern Time and will last approximately one hour. ...

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