• Tue. Apr 22nd, 2025

How to Increase Rent Without Losing Tenants (PLUS: Free Raise the Rent Letter)

The Big Picture On How To Increase Rent Without Losing Tenants: Understanding local rental laws is essential for legally implementing rent increases, ensuring landlords comply with specific regulations regarding notice…

Proof of Residence Letter Sample: How to Write an Affidavit of Residence

The Big Picture On Writing A Proof Of Residence (With Samples): Writing a proof of residence is an easy process that can be broken down into even easier steps. Alternatively,…

10 Items To Check in a DIY Rental Property Inspection

Here are 10 items to check in a do-it-yourself rental property inspection to both plan preventative maintenance and build tenant trust. By Phil Schaller Conducting a periodic informational inspection/walkthrough of…

A Different Kind of AI For Landlords

There is a different kind of AI for landlords – Actual Information – and a caution for landlords on how to react to tenant information provided by background screening companies…

What All Landlords Should Know About Eviction in Their State

What To Know About State Eviction State Eviction Processes The federal government leaves it up to the states to determine eviction procedures and regulations. As a result, the eviction process…

New Apartment Construction Steadily Being Absorbed

Multifamily rents continue to rise slightly as the market absorbs the steady supply of new apartments, Yardi Matrix says in the April National Multifamily Report. “Although rent growth remains moderate,…

HUD Warns About Using AI for Tenant Screening and Advertising

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued two guidance documents addressing the application of the Fair Housing Act to two areas in which the use of…

Building Code Changes Affecting Rental Housing Affordability

Building code changes over the past 10 years have been the single biggest driver in increasing rental housing affordability, according to a release from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).…

Back to Basics: What Today’s Residents Want

In the current multifamily marketplace, operators should concentrate on basics and functionality that today’s residents want. So with that in mind, here is a look at the four upgrade measures…

Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets?

The Big Picture On Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets: Carpets are subject to normal wear and tear, and landlords need to consider this as an eventual expense.…