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Upcoming Privacy Policy Changes

To comply with U.S. state privacy laws, starting April 1, 2025, Entrata will no longer redirect to its privacy policy if a client does not provide one for ProspectPortal, Resident Portal, and Online Application. Clients must provide their own privacy policies. If, after April 1, 2025, a client does not have an associated privacy policy, website visitors will be instructed to directly contact the property for their privacy practices.

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Maximizing Your Investment in Property Management Software

Choosing the right property management software is a significant investment for your multifamily business. To ensure you get the best possible return, you need to approach the decision strategically. This means going beyond just looking at the initial price tag and considering the long-term value and potential cost savings.

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2025 Tenant and Landlord Acts

With high interest rates for homeownership and the general evolution of the multi-family housing industry, legislation impacting residents, property managers, and property owners became an increasingly important topic in 2024. With more renters and ownership/management companies navigating complex legal landscapes, these legislative changes are shaping the future of the rental market and redefining housing policies nationwide. In this article we highlight some states that recently passed legislation and how it may impact clients in 2025.

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Finding the Perfect Property Management Software in 2025

he multifamily industry is evolving rapidly, and businesses are facing new challenges in 2025. Keeping up with the latest advancements in AI and managing increasingly complex property management software systems are top concerns among many industry veterans. Beyond that, there are concerns about the labor deficit that exhaust currently in the industry, adding another layer of complexity to maintain seamless operations and provide top-notch resident experiences across your entire portfolio. So how do you choose the right property management software that will drive the desired results of increased efficiencies and better experiences for employees and residents alike?

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The Changing Rules of Reputation Management: Insights from Evan Reyne

In the first Resident Experts webinar of 2025, Virginia Love, Industry Principal at Entrata, sat down with Evan Reyne, Vice President of Operations at Opiniion, a leading provider of resident experience measurement tools in the multifamily industry. He shared his extensive knowledge of online reputation management in the multifamily industry.

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Are your properties ready for CA Assembly Bill No. 2747?

The landscape of credit reporting is evolving, and it's time for property managers to embrace a powerful tool that benefits both residents and their bottom line. With Assembly Bill No. 2747, California is leading the way in empowering renters to build credit through their rent payments. Embrace the power of Rent Reporting with Entrata and transform it into a mutually beneficial situation for your residents and your business.

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Protecting Your Multifamily Business from Fraud: A Comprehensive Guide

The convenience of online rent payments and applications comes with a significant downside: increased risk of fraud. Fraudulent applications can severely impact your business’ bottom line, leading to delinquent rent payments, costly evictions, frustrated residents, and damage to your property's reputation. It's estimated that evictions due to late payments cost an average of $7,500 each, and with millions of evictions occurring annually in the US, the financial burden is immense.

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Facing the Future: Top Challenges for Multifamily in 2025 (and How to Solve Them)

The multifamily industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of significant change. To get ahead of the curve, we sat down with 20 industry leaders at the Entrata Summit to discuss the biggest challenges facing property management. From AI to labor shortages, these experts shared their insights and strategies for success.

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