Thursday, June 8, 2023
Home Management & Maintenance

Management & Maintenance

This department of Rental Housing Journal is your source for property management and maintenance information. Whether you’re an independent landlord, portfolio manager, on-site community manager, leasing agent or apartment maintenance professional, the site is dedicated to bringing tips, best practices and information to help make your job easier and keep you up to date and educated.

Here are 7 summer rental property maintenance to-do's for summer to keep your investment looking good for your tenants.

7 Summer Rental Property Maintenance To-Do’s

Here are 7 summer rental property maintenance to-do's for summer to keep your investment looking good for your tenants. No. 1 - Air Conditioning System. Ensure your tenants will be able to enjoy a functional...
There are risks to multifamily revenue in the current economy so here is a look at those issues and 5 ways mitigate those risks.

5 Ways To Mitigate Risks to Multifamily Revenue

There are risks to multifamily revenue in the current economy so here is a look at those issues and 5 ways mitigate those risks. By Mark Peters It’s critical for owners and operators to prepare and...
Hot summer months can put a strain on rental property maintenance personnel onsite so here are some tips to keep your team safe.

6 Tips for Keeping Maintenance and Onsite Teams Safe in the Summer Heat

Summer heat can put a strain on rental property maintenance personnel onsite so here are some tips to keep your team safe. By Casey Hale Something that isn’t talked about nearly enough in our industry is...
Residents say pet-friendly rentals are hard to find so here are some ideas on how to help during leasing season to attract pet lovers

Leasing Season Is Here, and Pet-Friendly Rentals Can Help You Attract New Residents

Residents say pet-friendly rentals are hard to find so here are some ideas on how to help during leasing season to attract pet lovers to your community. By David Stunja It may be hard to believe,...
Can you ask a prospective tenant to visit their current residence is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank.

Can I Ask Prospective Tenant To Visit Their Current Residence?

Can you ask a prospective tenant to visit their current residence is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not offering legal advice. If you have...
operators are finding ways to combat rent growth decline focusing on resident renewals and identifying new NOI strategies

NOI Drivers to Combat Rent Growth Decline Part 2: Revenue Recovery

As year-over-year rent growth slows, operators are finding ways to combat the rent growth decline focusing on resident renewals and identifying new NOI strategies so here are some examples. By Kevin Juhasz A historic period of...
Renters surveyed said they are happy with their property manager, but only 50 percent plan to renew their expiring lease this year

Renters Survey Shows Many Residents Plan To Move

Renters surveyed said they are happy with their property manager, but only 50 percent plan to renew their expiring lease this year, according to AppFolio. The top three reasons that unsatisfied renters are considering moving...
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.

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 Fair Housing Institute Fair housing testing...

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 mildew or mold is not terrible...
6 Trigger Words And Questions Every Landlord Should Listen For

6 Trigger Words And Questions Every Landlord Should Listen For

Trigger words and questions from potential tenants and rental applicants that every landlord should listen for and consider. By David Pickron You can hardly turn on a television or read a newsfeed where you don’t encounter...