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PM News Recap Feb. 9, 2026 (FTC Rental Fees, RentVine Conf, Rent Declines & more)
Here’s a quick recap of what happened in property management last week. Links and resources to each story are included below...
00:00:04 — FTC Targets Rental Housing Fees
The FTC announced it intends to regulate rental housing fees and will begin soliciting public comment on what it calls “deceptive or unfair fees.” This is early-stage, but it’s clearly aimed at long-term rental housing and the apartment industry. I break down what we know so far, why this matters, and why this one is worth watching closely.
00:00:59 — Rentvine User Conference Announced
Rentvine just opened registration for…
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