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.

Using AI for the rental housing market is a forward-thinking approach, enhancing efficiency and financial success with data-driven solutions.

Navigating The Shifting Rental Housing Market With Data-Driven Solutions

Using AI for the shifting rental housing market is a forward-thinking approach, enhancing efficiency and ensuring financial success with data-driven solutions for rental housing. By Vidur Gupta CEO, Beekin In today’s changing landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has...
In the realm of property management, the scope of fair housing laws extends to holiday decor and the adornments associated with them.

Managing Holiday Decor with Fair Housing in Mind

Can you decorate the rental office and other common questions about holiday decor and fair housing laws this time of year. By The Fair Housing Institute In the realm of property management, the scope of fair...
Buildium says 92% of property management survey respondents intend to expand their portfolios in the next two years.

Property Management Companies Plan To Expand Portfolios

In the annual State of the Property Management Industry Report, Buildium says 92% of property management companies' survey respondents intend to expand their portfolios in the next two years. “So many aspects of doing business...
Source of income is gaining traction in at state and local levels around the country so how does it apply to the Fair Housing Act

Understanding the “Source of Income” in Fair Housing

Source of income is gaining traction in at state and local levels around the country so how does it apply to the Fair Housing Act? By The Fair Housing Institute The landscape of fair housing is...
A new California law scheduled to take effect next year caps security deposits at one month’s rent, according to reports.

California Caps Security Deposits At One Month’s Rent

A new California law scheduled to take effect next year caps security deposits at one month’s rent, according to reports. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 12 into law, which states that security deposits can’t be...
Rental Property Gutters: The Hot Maintenance Job of the Month

4 Signs Your Rental Property Gutters May Need A Fall Cleaning

This week's maintenance tip is a reminder that fall leaf season means now is a good time to check your rental property gutters to prevent overflowing gutters, so here 4 signs your gutters may...
Is the landlord responsible for tenant mail after move out and what to do with tenant's mail left at my rental

Is Landlord Responsible for Tenant’s Mail After Move Out?

What to do with tenant's mail after move out is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not offering legal advice. If you have a...
Oregon landlords can increase rents by 10% in 2024 under Oregon’s revised rent control law, according to the calculations by the state

Oregon Landlords Can Increase Rents 10% Next Year

Oregon landlords can increase rents by 10% in 2024 under Oregon’s revised rent control law, according to the calculations by the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. This amount is 7% plus the Consumer Price Index...
Contractor scams are both common and costly so here's everything you need to know about identifying and avoiding contractor scams

How to Identify and Avoid Contractor Scams

Contractor scams are both common and costly. The best way to avoid these scams is to be aware of how they work and use your best judgment. By Matt DiBara Here’s everything you need to know...
What to do about unauthorized pets in my rental is the question this week for Landlord Hank and how best to handle the problem.

Unauthorized Pets in My Rental, What Do I Do?

What to do about unauthorized pets in my rental is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not offering legal advice. If you have a question...