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operators are finding ways to combat rent growth decline focusing on resident renewals and identifying new NOI strategies

NOI Drivers to Combat Rent Growth Decline Part 2: Revenue Recovery

By The Editors - May 22, 2023

As year-over-year rent growth slows, operators are finding ways to combat the rent growth decline focusing on resident renewals and identifying new NOI strategies so here are some examples. By Kevin Juhasz A historic period of...

It is crucial to be prepared for fair housing testing when a tester comes to call so here are some tips to help you pass with flying colors.

Are You Prepared for Fair Housing Testing?

By The Editors - May 15, 2023

It is crucial to be prepared for fair housing testing when a tester comes to call so here are some tips to help you pass with flying colors. By The Fair Housing Institute Fair housing testing...

4 Steps To Fight Mold and Mildew In Rentals

By The Editors - May 15, 2023

Here are 4 steps to fight mold and mildew in your rentals and reasons you must act quickly at the first signs of mold or mildew. By Eli Secor Surface mildew or mold is not terrible...

How often do you check for whether there’s an electrical problem in your rental property or whether you need electrical supplies?

9 Alarming Signs of an Electrical Problem in Your Rental Property

By The Editors - May 7, 2023

How often do you check for whether there’s an electrical problem in your rental property? Or whether you need some electric supplies? By Jeson Pitt Most people don’t check until they face an electric failure. But...

What You Should Know About ‘Steering’ Housing Prospects

By The Editors - May 7, 2023

What you should know about "steering" housing prospects and the Fair Housing Act even if you have the best of intentions to help a prospective tenant. By The Fair Housing Institute The Fair Housing Act makes...

Seattle Caps Late Rent Fee Payment At $10

Seattle City Council Caps Late Rent Fee Payment At $10

John Triplett - May 1, 2023

The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance to cap late rent fees at $10, according to reports, frustrating many small landlords who opposed it. The city council put in place the $10 cap on...

Maintenance and tenant screening are the biggest struggles than landlords and property managers face on a day-to-day basis

Landlords: Maintenance, Tenant Screening Are Biggest Struggles

John Triplett - May 1, 2023

Maintenance and tenant screening are the biggest struggles than landlords and property managers face on a day-to-day basis, according to a Zillow survey of more than 1,000 rental property owners. Zillow surveyed first-time and repeat landlords...

Can you test a furnace filter to detect smoking and nicotine in your rental property is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank

Can You Detect Smoking in Furnace Filter?

Hank Rossi - April 25, 2023

Can you test a furnace filter to detect smoking and nicotine in your rental property is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not offering legal...

ere are five principles in the proposed renters bill of rights which carry no mandate, but landlords still need to be aware of

How a “Renters Bill of Rights” Could Affect Housing Providers

By The Editors - April 23, 2023

Here are five principles in the proposed renters bill of rights and while it does not carry any mandate, landlords still need to be aware of what it contains. By Scot Aubrey Depending on where you...

Disparity in how you conduct your prospect tours could leave you open for potential fair housing complaints so here are some best practices

Fair Housing Best Practices for Prospect Tours: Ensuring Compliance

By The Editors - April 18, 2023

Any disparity in how you conduct your prospect tours could leave you open for potential fair housing complaints so here are four fundamental areas to review for best practices. By The Fair Housing Institute As a...