4 Steps To Fight Mold and Mildew In Rentals
Here are 4 steps to fight mold and mildew in your rentals and reasons you must act quickly at the first signs of mold or mildew. By Eli Secor Surface…
Are You Prepared for Fair Housing Testing?
It is crucial to be prepared for fair housing testing when a tester comes to call so here are some tips to help you pass with flying colors. By The…
Landlords: Maintenance, Tenant Screening Are Biggest Struggles
Maintenance and tenant screening are the biggest struggles than landlords and property managers face on a day-to-day basis, according to a Zillow survey of more than 1,000 rental property owners.…
Seattle City Council Caps Late Rent Fee Payment At $10
The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance to cap late rent fees at $10, according to reports, frustrating many small landlords who opposed it. The city council put in…
Why Renters Want Smoke-Free Housing
By The Department of Health and Human Services Tobacco Prevention and Control People increasingly want their living environment to be smoke-free to protect their short- and long-term health and safety.…
Fair Housing Best Practices for Prospect Tours: Ensuring Compliance
Any disparity in how you conduct your prospect tours could leave you open for potential fair housing complaints so here are four fundamental areas to review for best practices. By…
How a “Renters Bill of Rights” Could Affect Housing Providers
Here are five principles in the proposed renters bill of rights and while it does not carry any mandate, landlords still need to be aware of what it contains. By…
NOI Drivers Combat Rent Growth Decline: New Revenue Streams
Multifamily operators are finding new revenue streams by identifying new net operating income (NOI) strategies within day-to-day operations and things such as short-term leases and flexible stay. By Doug Pike…
Replacing Social Perks with Tech Tools Attracts Modern Renters
Lease renewals are evolving and things like social perks are less important so what attracts modern renters to an apartment community so they stay longer? By Andrew Ruhland Community events…
Burdened by ESA Fraud? Time to Reconsider Your Pet Policies?
Can emotional support animal (ESA) fraud in the rental housing industry be reduced by modernizing pet policies? By Judy Bellack Talk to apartment owners and operators about the issues plaguing…