Inclusive Rental Communities: Fair and Safe Policy Making
Fair and safe policy making involves adaptable supervision policies, appropriate technology access for youth, and uniform application of safety measures to avoid discrimination and fair housing violations in rental communities.
By The Fair Housing Institute
To...
Avoid These Two Applicant Background Checks At All Cost
There are two types of applicant background checks that you truly must avoid like the plague if you want to be a successful housing provider for very long.
By Scot Aubrey
Variations of the phrase “avoid...
Welcoming More Pets Can Lead To Better Retention, More Revenue
Lifting pet and breed restrictions and welcoming more pets can lead to higher tenant retention rates, an increase in pet-related revenue and building stronger communities.
By Judy Bellack
Michelson Found Animals
Lifting breed and weight restrictions for...
Multifamily Parking: Too Many People – Too Few Spots
Multifamily parking has a significant influence on reputation and is one of the most mentioned amenities in all levels of reviews of multifamily properties.
By Kevin Juhasz
Metropolitan areas are awash in parking, which gives the...
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. Hank is not an attorney...
Prioritizing Effective Fair Housing Education in Property Management
Fair housing education in property management goes beyond mere compliance. It represents an investment in your company’s future.
By The Fair Housing Institute
As we approach the new year, it is crucial for professionals in the...
A Passion For Helping Tenants With Poor Credit Get Apartments And Homes
Bubba Grimsley founded his rent guarantee company because he had a passion to help people and tenants with poor credit get into apartments and homes, while guaranteeing the landlords and property managers get a...
Rent Slowdowns Continue into 4th Month
The seasonal slowdown in rents continued last month with the nationwide median rent falling 0.9 percent to $1,340, Apartment List says in their December report.
The report says this is the fourth month of rent...
Landlords Offering More Rent Concessions than in 2022
Free rent and parking are examples of rent concessions that more landlords are offering in some markets to attract tenants, according to Zillow.
More of the site’s rental listings are featuring some sort of concession...
6 Ways To Deal With The Danger From Mold And Mildew
Here are 6 ways to both prevent mold and mildew and how to clean it if you find mold and mildew in your rental.
By Eli Secor
When it comes to property cleanliness, mildew and mold...