3 Critical Electrical, Fire Safety, & HVAC Maintenance Checks
Developing an maintenance checklist for your rental property around the critical areas of electrical, fire safety and HVAC
By Eli Secor
This is the third in our three part series on developing a maintenance checklist for...
Tenant Moved RV Into Rental Backyard And Someone Living In It
What should you do if a tenant moves an RV into the backyard of your rental and then someone starts living in it is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is...
Website Accessibility – A Fair Housing Requirement?
What website accessibility is and why every property management company should be reviewing its websites today.
By The Fair Housing Institute
Accessibility is a familiar term to housing providers. Management is keenly aware of accessibility requirements...
The Effects of Drugs on Your Rental Properties
The effects of drugs on your rental properties can cause many problems for both landlord and tenant so here are some tell-tale signs of the residual effects of drug manufacturing or use on your...
Why Preventative Maintenance Looks Different In The Age Of Technology
Using technology to raise the alarm as soon as problems occur is the preventative maintenance essential that modern property managers are adopting.
By Mike Branam
Head of Multifamily
PointCentral
Preventative maintenance has long been one of the secrets...
Tenant Background Screening Checks Under Federal Scrutiny
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have asked for comment on tenant background screening checks especially use of criminal and eviction records and algorithms, according to a release.
The...
One In Three Small Portfolio Owners Say They Are Profitable
The majority of rental owners surveyed in 2022 said that they’re struggling to stay in the black, Buildium says in a new survey.
And, just one in three small-portfolio rental owners report that their properties...
How To Fix Noisy Upstairs Tenants Bothering Downstairs Tenants?
Noisy upstairs tenants bothering downstairs tenants can be a challenge for landlords so that is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not offering legal advice....
36 Percent Of Remote Workers Planning To Move in 2023
The remote worker migration in rental property that started in 2022, is expected to continue in 2023 with 36 percent of remote workers planning to move in 2023, a new Apartment List survey says.
The...
Rental Property Maintenance: Security, Pest Control, & Exteriors
Rental property maintenance checklist part two, security, pest control and exteriors, is the second in a three-part series provided by Landlord Gurus.
By Eli Secor
Keeping your rental property in top condition ultimately saves on maintenance...