fraud

Multifamily's top storylines this week are Kairoi Residential is an NMHC top manager, single-family rent growth slides, local staffing shortages threaten development, resident voices the best renewal asset, the rising fraud threat, multifamily misconceptions, too much tech, monitoring insurance coverage and calibrating marketing.

Fraud remains prevalent in the multifamily industry and shows no signs of dissipating. Bad actors are constantly finding new ways to circumvent systems, particularly through the use of generative AI and other bleeding-edge technologies, aiming to remain one step ahead of the industry’s fraud prevention and cybersecurity initiatives.

The top storylines in multifamily this week are app fatigue and convenience, pets and short-term rentals, where affordable housing is needed the most, PetScreening's new AI tool, Travtus and Engrain upgrade Everyday (AI), insurance costs easing, tackling fraud, tech adoption and authenticity in resident communication.

The top storylines in multifamily this week are parking pain points, creating a self-starter culture, amenities and events for all generations, digital natives and the rental journey, digital foundation, fraudulent documents, Amazon requiring employees to relocate and the migration to high-risk areas.

There's been a significant uptick in recent years of ESA accommodation requests. Verifying these requests can be a challenging and time-consuming process. As owners and operators consider ways to reduce ESA fraud, they should consider the impact that adjusting pet policies and fees could have.