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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.

The true cost of the rising threat of fraud in multifamily and a practical guide to protecting revenue, reputation, and resident experience.

Fraud: Multifamily’s Rising Threat

The rising threat of fraud in multifamily, where it is coming from, and a practical guide to protecting revenue, reputation, and resident experience. By Paul Willis Fraud remains prevalent in the multifamily industry and shows no...
Guest cards in rental housing play a role in demonstrating that all prospects are treated equally and shaping both the prospect experience

The Paper Trail Strikes Back: Why Guest Cards In Rental Housing Matter More Than...

Guest cards in rental housing play a critical role in demonstrating that all prospects are treated equally from the outset and shaping both the prospect experience and a property's compliance posture. By The Fair Housing...
Portland City Council approved a $56 million housing package aimed at renters, but carrying important implications for Portland landlords

Implications For Landlords In Portland’s Housing Package

After months of discussion, the Portland City Council approved a $56 million housing package on April 8 aimed at stabilizing renters, but the measure also carries important implications for landlords operating in the city. While...
Speed and ease matter the most to renters in the renting experience while long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy

Speed And Ease Matter Most In The Renting Experience

A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy for millions of Americans. The Rently 2026...
Portland City Council approved a $56 million housing package aimed at renters, but carrying important implications for Portland landlords

Portland City Council Considers Bailing Out Landlords

Portland Oregon city officials say they plan to consider a proposal to spend millions of dollars to bail out landlords and pay off mortgages held by landlords of low-income housing, according to reports. The...

Washington Removes Certified Mail Requirement For Eviction Notices

Washington State has removed the certified mail requirement for eviction notices while Vancouver moves forward with rental registration. By Aaron Kirk Douglas While Washington has removed the certified mail requirement for eviction notices, local jurisdictions like...
Trends and data in the 2026 state of pet rentals report shows pet ownership and rental cooperation are rising but challenges exist.

Trends and Data Illustrate 2026 State Of Pets in Rentals

Trends and data in the 2026 state of pet rentals report shows pet ownership and rental cooperation are rising but challenges exist. A new survey released by PetScreening reports that 81% of rental housing operators...
Oregon's 2026 tenant confidentiality bill restricts landlords from disclosing tenant information such as SSNs, immigration status, or medical

Oregon Tenant Confidentiality Bill Goes To Governor For Signature

Oregon's 2026 tenant confidentiality bill (HB 4123) restricts landlords from disclosing sensitive tenant information—such as SSNs, immigration status, or medical records—without written consent. It now goes to the governor for signature and It imposes penalties...
Washington lawmakers approved legislation requiring rental flood risk disclosure by landlords and to inform tenants about insurance

Washington Passes Rental Housing Flood-Risk Disclosure Law

Landlords must inform tenants about the Washington State law requiring flood-risk disclosure and to inform tenants most rental insurance policies do not cover floods. By Aaron Kirk Douglas Washington lawmakers approved legislation requiring landlords to disclose...
A Tennessee bill would prevent landlords from banning guns and prohibit adding a clause to a lease to ban firearms in rentals

Tennessee Trying To Stop Landlords From Banning Guns

A Tennessee bill, HB 496, would prevent landlords from banning guns and prohibit adding a clause to a lease that would ban tenants from "lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, firearm components,...