Rental Maintenance Jobs In High Demand In Portland, Seattle
Rental housing maintenance jobs are in high demand in Portland and Seattle, according to the latest jobs report from the National Apartment Association.
So far this year’s record-breaking apartment rent growth and occupancy has driven...
Do I Have to Paint and Replace Flooring for a Long-Term Tenant?
When do rental property managers have an obligation to do upgrades for long-term tenants, such as replace flooring or painting, is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank.
Dear Landlord Hank,
I have had a...
7 Lease Renewal Incentives Landlords Should Consider
When you get reliable tenants, you naturally want them to stick around as long as possible so here are 7 lease renewal incentives landlords can use with the unpredictable housing market right now.
By Justin...
Which Rental Property Flooring Is Best For You And Your Tenants?
Which type of rental property flooring is best for you and your tenants to both help with maintenance costs and still be attractive to get new tenants?
The maintenance checkup this week provided by Keepe...
How Can I Get A Tenant To Stop Smoking In My Non-Smoking Unit?
A property manager asks this week how to stop tenant smoking in a non-smoking unit, is a question that comes up often. So how to prove tenant smoking is the question for Ask Landlord...
Crazy Landlord Times; Are We Near the End?
As landlords we know these are crazy times and we may not be near the end, so here are 5 critical resources landlords should use in these crazy landlord times from veteran real estate...
How Should I Best Assess Late Fees For My Rentals?
How best to assess late fees for rentals is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If you have a question...
4 Ways to Reduce Rental Property Maintenance and Repair Costs
Rental property repair and management costs are one of the many expenses that you cannot escape when managing a rental property, so this week's maintenance tip from Keepe shows some ways to save.
From a...
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...
What Should I Ask A Previous Landlord About My Tenant Applicant?
This week the question for Ask Landlord Hank comes from a landlord asking about landlord references for his tenant applicant.
Dear Landlord Hank,
What should I be asking a prospective tenant’s landlord, or previous landlord references,...