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 5 exterior improvement suggestions for your rental that will get you the best rent from the best tenants the first time.

5 Exterior Improvements To Increase Your ROI

Here are 5 exterior improvement suggestions for your rental that will get you the best rent from the best tenants the first time. By Nancy Abrams Whether you are managing a single-family home, apartment or condominium,...
While 79% of rental properties are labeled “pet-friendly,” less than 10% actually allow pets without breed restrictions or size restrictions.

Pet Owning Renters Face Barriers Despite “Pet-Friendly” Ads

A new national report from the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI), a Michelson Found Animals Foundation program, reveals a critical gap between perception and reality in the U.S. rental housing market. While 79% of rental properties are labeled as “pet-friendly,”...
Here are 6 ways to arm yourself against deadbeat tenants to safeguard your property and financial interests.

6 Ways to Arm Yourself Against Deadbeat Tenants

Here are 6 ways to arm yourself against deadbeat tenants to safeguard your property and financial interests. By Nancy Abrams Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident...
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...
One often-overlooked but crucial aspect of property management for landlords is the power of knowing the neighbors of the properties you own.

Landlords: The Power of Knowing Your Property Neighbors

One often-overlooked but crucial aspect of property management for landlords is the power of knowing the neighbors of the properties you own. Here are 4 steps you can take. By Scot Aubrey For many, the fear...
Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents.

How Video is Revolutionizing Resident Communication

Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents. By Stephanie Anderson As artificial intelligence and automated responses continue to grow exponentially in multifamily, residents are seeking something that...
Ethics in property management influence how fair, consistent, and transparent your housing practices look to residents, staff, and regulators

Ethics in Property Management: The Decisions No One Sees

Ethics in property management influence how fair, consistent, and transparent your housing practices appear to residents, staff, and regulators. By The Fair Housing Institute In property management, some of the most important decisions are the ones...
Secure mailrooms are becoming a coveted rental property amenity as tenants receive multiple packages, sometimes daily

Secure Mailrooms Among Today’s Most Coveted Rental Amenities

Secure mailrooms are becoming a coveted rental property amenity as tenants receive multiple packages, sometimes daily, and porch pirates are a major concern. Here is a question and answer on the issue. By Austin Maddox ...
As the rental market begins to normalize and return to pre-pandemic levels, here are 5 ways property managers can maintain margins.

5 Ways Property Managers Can Maintain Margins

As the rental market begins to normalize and return to pre-pandemic levels, here is how property managers can maintain margins. By Vanessa Anderson C0O, at ShowMojo, part of PropertyTek After years of markets that were unusually favorable...
A research study shows that 49% of Americans think short-term rentals such as Airbnb should be banned completely in residential areas.

Half Of Americans Want Short-Term Neighborhood Rentals Banned

A May 2025 research study shows that 49% of Americans think short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo should be banned completely in residential areas. The study surveyed 1,000 people and received 489 responses;...