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...
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 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...
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...
Who’s Responsible For Smoke Detector Batteries In Rentals?
Replacing smoke detector batteries in rentals is a question that comes up often. So whose responsibility is it is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he...
Tenants With Too Many Vehicles What Can I Do?
What to do when tenants have too many vehicles on your rental property and what should the lease say is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney...
What Are The Best Window Coverings For Rental Property?
Window coverings for your rental property can be important in attracting tenants, so what are the best blinds, shades or curtains among three basic types of window coverings.
It can be difficult to choose the...
Apartment Maintenance: A Virtual ‘Doorway’ to Your Operations
How you respond to maintenance requests and how well apartment maintenance responds to tenant needs is a key to positive resident reviews.
By Richard Berger
Apartment communities can keep their reputation solid by providing great service...
6 Things To Consider If You Rent By The Room
Here are 6 things to consider if you rent by the room- or want to do so - which can be financially beneficial but with some cautions.
By Scot Aubrey
Hula Hoop. Pet Rock. Rubik’s Cube. ...
Are Landlords Responsible For Tree Maintenance?
Generally, landlords are responsible for tree maintenance on their rental property unless the lease specifically states otherwise, tree experts say.
Trees are attractive to renters and potential tenants who want to live near beautiful trees...