Sunday, February 9, 2025
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.

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Landlord Hank

Ask Landlord Hank: If Heater Goes Out in My Rental, Should I Give Tenants...

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for  Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he...
Ask Landlord Hank: I Think My Tenants Have Been Smoking Inside; How Do I Prove it?

Ask Landlord Hank: I Think My Tenants Have Been Smoking Inside; How Do I...

Tenants smoking inside rental property can be a real headache for property managers so in this week’s Ask Landlord Hank question he offers some suggestions on how to know find out if tenants have...
Addressing pet nuisance complaints as pet ownership in rental housing continues to grow to foster a community for owners

Addressing Pet Nuisance Complaints in Rental Housing

As pet ownership in rental housing continues to grow addressing pet nuisance complaints is essential to foster a community where both pet owners and non-pet owners feel at home. Proactively and fairly addressing common...
3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes

3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes

Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter from Keepe. No. 1 – The...
Noisy tenants can be a real headache for landlords so here are some suggestions in 7 ways to handle noise complaints in rental housing

7 Ways To Handle Noise Complaints In Rental Housing

Noisy tenants can be a real headache for landlords so here are some suggestions in 7 ways to handle noise complaints in rental housing the right way. By James Durr If you are the landlord of...
Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead.

Strengthening Policies, Procedures, and Written Communication in Property Management

Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead. By The Fair Housing Institute As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational...
The national median monthly rent closed out 2024 at $1,373 in December, after declining by 0.6 percent, or $8, from the prior month.

National Median Monthly Rent Ended Year Lower Than It Started

The national median monthly rent closed out 2024 at $1,373 in December, after declining by 0.6 percent, or $8, from the prior month, Apartment List says in their January report, ending the year lower...
Can a landlord use pet deposit money to pay for other tenant rental damages is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank.

Can I Use Pet Deposit Money To Pay For Other Rental Damages?

Can a landlord use pet deposit money to pay for other tenant rental damages is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering...
What to do when tenants move out and leave a carpet cleaning problem in your rental property is the question this week

Can I Charge Tenants For Carpet Cleaning If I Put Down New Carpet?

What to do when tenants move out and leave a carpet cleaning problem in your rental property is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is...
The worse of the winter season is still to come to here are some reminders for winterizing rental properties to be proactive and save

Reminders For Winterizing Rental Properties

By Mara Indra The winter season is quickly approaching and with it, harsh winter weather. Heavy rain, freezing temperatures and high winds are the cause of costly damage. Winterizing properties is not just a seasonal task;...