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...
Maintenance Month: Ladder Safety Training Given Higher Priority
For rental property maintenance ladder safety training should include four employees: one on the ladder and two to three on the ground.
By Paul Bergeron
Considering that approximately 200 people each year die on a ladder and...
Bill To End Rental Application Pet Restrictions Advances In California
A California bill, SB 1296, to require upfront disclosure of rental application pet restrictions before renters pay application fees has passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Simply put the bill requires landlords to clearly disclose rental...
Major Portland Landlord May Cease Operations
A Portland non-profit landlord that manages more than 1,000 low-income apartments in the metro region area says chronic crime and non-paying tenants could force it to cease operations in as little as six months...
May Saw Another Rent Increase – Is the Tide Turning?
The national median rent increased by 0.5% in May and now stands at $1,379, marking the fourth straight monthly increase as the market enters the busy summer moving season, according to the June report...
Is a ‘Landlord Exodus’ Reshaping the Rental-Housing Market?
A growing number of small landlords are choosing to sell their rental properties, a trend many are calling the landlord exodus which is reshaping the rental housing market.
By Scot Aubrey
For almost all of human...
Tenant Will Not Move Non-Operational Cars Out of Driveway
How do you get a tenant to move non-operational cars blocking your rental property driveway is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering...
Pretty Spaces Don’t Meet The Needs Of A Hybrid Workforce
Since home is now a primary work environment for many, the needs of a hybrid workforce are something apartment communities infrastructure needs to consider.
By Shannon Dunnigan
For a while, remote work was treated as a...
Why Regular Rental Property Inspections Are So Important
Regular rental property inspections are one of the most important risk-management tools for landlords and property managers. They help protect the property, reduce liability, improve tenant relations, and preserve long-term asset value.
By Paul Smith
Professional...
Washington’s Housing Policy Momentum Matters for Apartment Owners
By Aaron Kirk Douglas
A new report says the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) housing market reached $21.45 billion in 2026, with Washington emerging as a national leader in ADU policy and permit growth.
The article points...