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Understanding NYC’s Fair Chance Housing Law (2025): What It Means for Landlords and Tenants
2025-11-08 18:21
Understanding NYC’s Fair Chance Housing Law (2025): What It Means for Landlords and Tenants New York City’s housing laws continue to evolve to promote fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity in one of the nation’s most competitive real estate markets. The Fair Chance for Housing Act (Local Law 24 of 2024), effective January 1, 2025, marks a significant step in that progression. This law prohibits most forms of discrimination based on criminal history in housing applications, extending its protections to rentals, co-ops, condominiums, and property sales across all five bor...
NYC Broker Fee Ban 2025: The FARE Act Explained for Landlords, Tenants, and Brokers
2025-10-25 12:50
NYC Broker Fee Ban 2025: The FARE Act Explained for Landlords, Tenants, and Brokers Introduction On June 11, 2025, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act took effect, reshaping who pays broker fees in residential rentals. For years, tenants were charged thousands of dollars in commissions, even when the broker worked for the landlord. Now, that practice is illegal. Under the FARE Act, the party who hires the broker must pay the broker. If the broker represents the landlord, the landlord must pay the broker’s fee. This guide breaks down what the new law means...
Fractional Real Estate Investing: Democratization Or Regulatory Grey Zone?
2025-08-23 20:08
Fractional Real Estate Investing: Democratization or Regulatory Grey Zone? Fractional real estate investing has become a popular entry point for retail investors seeking exposure to real estate with minimal capital. Platforms such as Arrived promise passive income and long-term appreciation, allowing users to invest as little as $100 into individual rental properties. Yet, beneath the sleek user interfaces lies a complex web of securities regulations, investor risks, and unresolved legal questions. This article explores the regulatory framework behind fractional investing, highl...