Green Retrofits for Cost Savings and Resiliency
Ryan Kristoff The landscape for green technology is changing. Awareness of highly efficient electric heat pumps has been growing, and heat pump systems have now outsold gas furnaces for two…
8 Reasons to Manage Maintenance Requests with Property Management Software
Here are 8 reasons to use property management software for managing rental maintenance requests to improve communication between landlords and tenants. By Eli Secor One of the most stressful parts…
SMI Property Management Merges with JPM Real Estate Services Willamette
The valley-based SMI Property Management firm has expanded services to the Greater Portland area, according to a release. Portland-based JPM Real Estate Services has joined Willamette Valley-based, SMI Property Management.…
Rent Price Fixing by Algorithm is Still Price Fixing
FTC: ‘Landlords and property managers can’t collude on rental pricing’ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice have filed a joint legal brief saying price fixing…
Property Protection Starts With The Crime-Free Lease Addendum
Proper protection of your rental property starts with the crime-free addendum you should have in each lease. By Denny Dobbins It’s 1:00 am and the phone rings; you recognize the…
Rent Control Will Stand In New York Supreme Court Says
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear challenges to New York’s rent-control laws, according to reports. Two cases were brought by owners of apartment buildings or individual units that…
Managing Conflicting Accommodation Needs In Fair Housing
Managing conflicting accommodation requests demands a balanced approach that respects the rights and needs of all residents. By The Fair Housing Institute Navigating the complexities of accommodation requests under the…
The Easiest & Least Expensive Small Landlord Hack: Require Renters Insurance
At Anderson Insurance Group, we have been through experiences where landlords call, their rental property has been involved in a fire, their tenant has nowhere to go, no coverage for…
Attracting Federal Investment to Multifamily Housing
Ravi Malhotra The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in 2021 and 2022, respectively, enable multifamily affordable housing (MFAH) properties to pursue high-impact upgrades…
NAA Announces 2024 Diversity Leadership Program Candidates
The National Apartment Association (NAA) has selected the participants for the Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) Class of 2024. Founded in 2020, the DLP annually provides up to 15 individuals from…