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 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 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...
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...
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...
HUD Charges Landlord with Discrimination Over Assistance Animal
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is charging Lakeview Avenue LLC in Rensselaer, New York, and its employees with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing a tenant’s request for a...
Why Verification Forms are Critical in Property Management
See why verification forms are so important in property management and how to stay in compliance with Fair Housing rules.
By The Fair Housing Institute
Verification forms play a pivotal role in property management offices, particularly...
5 Essential Marketing Strategies to Boost Occupancy Rates
Here are 5 essential marketing strategies for rental property owners on how to boost occupancy rates.
By Alexis Krisay
Owning and managing rental properties can be a lucrative venture, but to maximize your profits, you need...
Oregon Landlord To Pay $17,000 Over Assistance Animals
An Oregon landlord will pay $17,000 after refusing a reasonable-accommodation request to waive a no-pet policy and allow a tenant’s assistance animals - a dog and cat- into their rental property, according to a...
Understanding Familial Status and Its Protection Under the Fair Housing Act
A look at the most common "accidental" violations of familial status by rental property owners and property managers and compliance with fair housing laws.
By The Fair Housing Institute
Familial status is a critical protected category...