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.

Offering extras in your rental like a washer and dryer? Then be sure to clarify lease terms on who is responsible for repairs and damages.

Offering Extras In Your Rental? Be Sure To Clarify Lease Terms

Offering extras in your rental like a washer and dryer? Then be sure to clarify lease terms on who is responsible for repairs and damages. By David Pickron If you’ve ever purchased a gift for someone,...
As warmer weather begins to show up, here are 7 spring rental property maintenance outside checks to do to get ready

7 Spring Rental Property Maintenance Outside Checks

As warmer weather begins to show up, here are 7 spring rental property maintenance outside checks foundations, siding and more to put on your to do list provided by Keepe the on-demand maintenance company. Spring is...
As rent concessions cool during the upcoming leasing season, property managers are signaling a tighter market for renters this spring

Rent Concessions Cool with Spring Rental Season

As rent concessions cool during the upcoming leasing season, property managers are signaling a tighter market for renters this spring, according to a Zillow report. Tempting rental concessions such as free months of rent or...
Realtor lease renewal payments is a topic that comes up often with landlords, and is the question this week for Hank Rossi, Landlord Hank

Should I Pay Realtor for Lease Renewal?

Realtor lease renewal payments is a topic that comes up often with landlords, and is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal...
A guide to provide strategies and insights to help property managers and staff avoid fair-housing retaliation claims.

Navigating the Waters of Resident Relations: A 2024 Guide to Help Prevent Retaliation Claims

A guide to provide strategies and insights to help property managers and staff avoid fair-housing retaliation claims. By The Fair Housing Institute Navigating the complexities of property management includes dealing with fair-housing claims, a task that...
 While challenges in the multifamily industry are inevitable, owners and operators can implement strategies to stay ahead of the game

Stay Ahead of the Game: Avoiding Multifamily Hurdles Before They Occur

While challenges in the multifamily industry are inevitable, owners and operators can implement strategies to stay ahead of the game and overcome their effects. By Gregory Lozinak Anyone involved in the multifamily industry has witnessed the...
Managing conflicting accommodation requests demands a balanced approach that respects the rights and needs of all residents.

Managing Conflicting Accommodation Needs In Fair Housing

Managing conflicting accommodation requests demands a balanced approach that respects the rights and needs of all residents. By The Fair Housing Institute Navigating the complexities of accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act is essential for creating...
Advanced fair housing training looking at domestic violence, criminal history, emotional support animals and sexual harassment training.

Advanced Fair Housing Training – A Professional Resolution

Advanced fair housing training looking at domestic violence, criminal history, emotional support animals and sexual harassment training. By The Fair Housing Institute What’s your New Year's resolution? Save money? Exercise more? Typically we focus on personal...
Your company may need leasing centralization especially if you have limited staffing and reduced resident service levels.

The Leasing Centralization Conundrum: When is the Right Time?

What are the indications your company may need leasing centralization especially if you have limited staffing and reduced resident service levels. By Katie Nelson  Seldom part of the apartment sector’s vernacular prior to 2020, the term...
Here are the top 10 features in apartments – as well as the top 10 community amenities – today’s renters say they want

Top 10 Features and Amenities Today’s Renters Want

Here are the top 10 features in apartments – as well as the top 10 community amenities – today’s renters say they want, based on the 2024 NMHC and Grace Hill Renter Preferences Survey...