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.

Should you leave the power or the hot water on in a vacant rental is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. 

Should The Power Be On In a Vacant Rental?

Should you leave the power on in a vacant 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...
One Of Your Tenants Smells Gas Leak? Here’s What To Do

One Of Your Tenants Smells Gas Leak? Here’s What To Do

A gas leak at your property is an emergency that requires immediate attention and action. This article will focus on what you or your tenants should do if they suspect a gas leak. By Phil...
Digital leasing still requires a human touch and it is essential to find ways to infuse the human element into virtual leasing.

Digital Leasing Requires a Precise Human Touch

Digital leasing still requires a human touch and it is essential to find ways to infuse the human element into virtual leasing. By Kendall Pretzer Digital leasing has revolutionized the way the real estate industry operates. Fading...
Holiday packages can create headaches for property managers so some are turning to other solutions to handle the package volume.

Holiday Package Volume Means Hectic Season for Property Teams

Holiday packages can create headaches for property managers and property teams so some are turning to other solutions to handle the package volume. By Doug Pike The holiday season is known for its hustle and bustle,...
Record freezing temperatures recently can be a challenge for property managers so here are 10 steps to winterize rental property

10 Steps To Winterize Your Rental Property

Record freezing temperatures recently can be a challenge for property managers and tenants so here are 10 steps to winterize your rental property in the maintenance checkup this week provided by Keepe. Dealing with ice,...
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...