We Have A Wi-Fi And Digital Infrastructure Problem: What Do We Do?
Digital infrastructure and Wi-Fi at most apartment communities aren’t built to withstand the connectivity and cyber security needs necessary to support the influx of new technologies that are now the core of modern multifamily...
Ask Landlord Hank: What Should I Do If My Tenants Want A ‘Kiddie’ Pool
A landlord's tenants want a kiddie pool in the backyard of the landlord's rental so that is the question for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not offering legal...
5 Easy Upgrades for Your Rentals This Summer
Here are 5 easy upgrades for your rentals this summer as the weather is getting nicer, the sun is shining brighter, and the days are longer, so time for upgrades to attract tenants during...
4 Kinds Of Front Doors For Your Rental And Pros And Cons Of Each
Here is a look at 4 kinds of front doors you can choose for your rental property when you are making repairs or replacing and the pros and cons of each.
The look, feel and...
A Tenant Poured Grease Down Drain Who Is Responsible?
A tenant poured grease down the kitchen sink so who is responsible for the plumbing repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not...
4 Key Points To Address When Tenants Bully Or Harass Each Other
Conflict is inevitable, but the key turning point is when resident bullying and resident harassment turns into a the Fair Housing Act issue and cannot be tolerated.
By The Fair Housing Institute
It's simply a part...
Live-in Aides and Fair-Housing Compliance
Disability is a protected class under Fair Housing so when a resident approaches you about live-in aids be sure your reasonable accommodation procedures are up to date.
By The Fair Housing Institute
A live-in aide request:...
10 Items To Check in a DIY Rental Property Inspection
Here are 10 items to check in a do-it-yourself rental property inspection to both plan preventative maintenance and build tenant trust.
By Phil Schaller
Conducting a periodic informational inspection/walkthrough of your rental property is important; we...
A Different Kind of AI For Landlords
There is a different kind of AI for landlords - Actual Information - and a caution for landlords on how to react to tenant information provided by background screening companies per the new HUD...
Back to Basics: What Today’s Residents Want
In the current multifamily marketplace, operators should concentrate on basics and functionality that today's residents want. So with that in mind, here is a look at the four upgrade measures most likely to pencil...