Friday, September 22, 2023

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.

When operators revamp lease renewals and make them a priority and put the right systems and processes in place, they experience benefits.

The Time Has Come to Rethink and Revamp Lease Renewals

When operators revamp lease renewals, make them a priority and put the right systems and processes in place, they will experience a host of operational and financial benefits. By Rob Hayden After years of double-digit rent...
Fostering a self-starter culture can unleash employee potential and is one of the best ways to build collaborative and successful teams. 

Fostering a Self-Starter Culture to Unleash Employee Potential

Fostering a self-starter culture can unleash employee potential and is one of the best ways to build collaborative and successful teams. By Kendall Pretzer Today’s employment landscape requires leaders to remain engaged and nimble. Taking a...
Property management professionals must remain vigilant about the potential fair housing implications associated with phone calls and testing

Fair Housing And Phone Calls – Ensuring Compliance

Property management professionals must remain vigilant about the potential fair housing implications associated with phone calls as fair housing testing primarily takes place over the phone. By The Fair Housing Institute In today's rapidly-evolving digital landscape,...
What can you do if tenants move into your non-smoking rental with furniture and items that smell of smoking

Tenants Moved Into Non-Smoking Rental With Belongings Smelling Of Smoking

What can you do if tenants move into your non-smoking rental with furniture and items that smell of smoking is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and...
Attracting residents with cash back rewards can be more effective than traditional rental concessions, such as a free month of rent or gift card, and incentive optimization platforms can help.

Attracting Residents Who Pay and Stay with Incentive Optimization

Attracting residents with cash back rewards can be more effective than traditional rental concessions, such as a free month of rent or gift card, and incentive optimization platforms can help. By Andrew Ruhland  Apartment operators everywhere...
Renters want to see a rental property before making decisions and 30 percent want to see an online tour before contacting property management

Getting The Most Out Of Rental Property Tours

Renters want to see a rental property before making any decisions and 30 percent want to see an online tour before contacting property management. By Kevin Juhasz Prospective residents will examine many aspects of a property...
Multifamily training and compliance are top considerations as many new recruits venture from industries outside of property management

Top Considerations for Multifamily Training and Compliance

Multifamily training and compliance are top considerations as many new recruits venture from industries outside of property management and require more specialized and focused onboarding and training. By Greg Lozinak Multifamily is facing a hiring challenge...
How to attract and retain team members in the multifamily industry as the demand for skilled workers grows.

How to Attract and Retain Team Members Within the Multifamily Industry

How to attract and retain team members in the multifamily industry as the demand for skilled workers grows. By Lauren Bland The multifamily industry is a dynamic yet competitive field and attracting and retaining top talent...
Housing providers should consider three key factors when qualifying tenants when there is evidence of delinquent student loans

The Impact of Student Debt on Qualifying Tenants

As a housing provider, consider three key factors below when it comes to qualifying tenants on a rental application where there is evidence of delinquent student loans. By David Pickron As an investor and housing provider,...
Ask Landlord Hank: What Should I Do If My Tenants Want A ‘Kiddie’ Pool at my rental

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...