4 Senses You Should Use To Inspect When a Tenant Moves Out
When it comes time to perform a move-out inspection, it’s critical to engage your four senses, especially smells, to ensure that you don’t miss something that could end up costing…
Property Management Companies Plan To Expand Portfolios
In the annual State of the Property Management Industry Report, Buildium says 92% of property management companies’ survey respondents intend to expand their portfolios in the next two years. “So…
Understanding the “Source of Income” in Fair Housing
Source of income is gaining traction in at state and local levels around the country so how does it apply to the Fair Housing Act? By The Fair Housing Institute…
California Caps Security Deposits At One Month’s Rent
A new California law scheduled to take effect next year caps security deposits at one month’s rent, according to reports. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 12 into law,…
4 Signs Your Rental Property Gutters May Need A Fall Cleaning
This week’s maintenance tip is a reminder that fall leaf season means now is a good time to check your rental property gutters to prevent overflowing gutters, so here 4…
10 Rental Property Maintenance Items To Check This Fall
The maintenance checkup this week provided by Keepe focuses on 10 rental property maintenance items to check this fall in and around your property. Maintaining your rental property on a…
Oregon Landlords Can Increase Rents 10% Next Year
Oregon landlords can increase rents by 10% in 2024 under Oregon’s revised rent control law, according to the calculations by the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. This amount is 7%…
How to Identify and Avoid Contractor Scams
Contractor scams are both common and costly. The best way to avoid these scams is to be aware of how they work and use your best judgment. By Matt DiBara…
HUD Charges Landlord with Discrimination Over Assistance Animal
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is charging Lakeview Avenue LLC in Rensselaer, New York, and its employees with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing a…
Why Verification Forms are Critical in Property Management
See why verification forms are so important in property management and how to stay in compliance with Fair Housing rules. By The Fair Housing Institute Verification forms play a pivotal…