Can I Monitor Tenant Smoking In My No-Smoking Rental?
How to keep tenant smoking out of no-smoking rentals is a constant issue for many landlords. So how to monitor tenant smoking in non-smoking rentals is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember...
5 Main Culprits Causing Rental Property Sewer Line Issues
Sewer line issues to your rental properties can get very expensive, very quickly and the city is not going to come fix them for free, so here are some things to know about the...
Two-Thirds Of Renters Renewed Leases In 2022
Almost two-thirds of renters renewed leases in 2022 in a market that’s still hindered by record home prices and surging interest rates, RentCafé says in their year-end report for 2022.
At the national level, vacant...
Can I Say “No Pot In My Apartments” When It’s Legal In My State?
California became the world's largest legal marijuana market. When pot is legal in a state, what issues does this present to property managers and landlords of rental properties? Can a property manager say "no...
How To Waterproof Your Rental Property Basement
The basement is an important part of your property to protect so let's take a look at the issues around how to best waterproof your rental property basement.
By Phil Schaller
Aside from providing additional living...
4 Signs of Faulty Electrical Wiring in Rental Property
You and your tenants should be on the outlook for these four signs of faulty electrical wiring in a rental property.
By Phil Schaller
There are a few telltale signs that you may have some bad...
How To Winterize Your Rental Property
How to winterize your rental property because just one cold spell could result in sudden tenant calls or problems with pipes.
By Phil Schaller
It's that time of the year again. Winter will bring cold and...
3 Common Plumbing Emergencies In Rental Properties And What To Do
Here are several common plumbing emergencies in rental properties and what to do in each case.
By Phil Schaller
Plumbing issues can range from a rapidly flooding basement to a small leak. All of these issues...
Rental Property Maintenance Checklist, Part One: Plumbing
Rental property maintenance checklist part one is plumbing, the first in a three-part series provided by Landlord Gurus.
By Eli Secor
It is easy for rental property maintenance expenses to get out of control, which can...
How Property Managers Can Adapt to Changing Resident Expectations
How property managers are adapting to changing resident expectations and industry trends to align with renters lifestyles.
By Kerstin Young
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how property managers and renters alike defined home.
At some point, properties became...