2026 Pets & Housing Awards Registration Overview
Michelson Found Animals’ Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative is inviting housing professionals, nonprofit leaders, and pet advocates to join the 2026 Pets & Housing Awards virtual presentation on June 10, 2026.
Register at the link below.
The annual...
Hank: How Often Do I Have To Replace Carpet In My Rental?
How often to replace carpet in your rental is a question that comes up frequently and is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not...
Is Oregon’s Housing Crisis ‘Self-Inflicted?’
Commentary as GOP primary candidate for governor discusses multifamily issues and whether Oregon's housing crisis is self-inflicted.
By Aaron Kirk Douglas
With Oregon's Republican gubernatorial primary days away, candidate Chris Dudley sat down with HFO Investment...
A Tenant Poured Grease Down Drain Who Is Responsible?
A tenant poured grease down the kitchen sink so who is responsible for the plumbing repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not...
Resident Experience Is Engine For Growth Report Says
Resident experience is key according to a new report from property technology company AppFolio which has released its annual Renter Preferences Report, which surveyed over 3,000 renters across the U.S.
The report shows the top...
How Smarter Pet Management Wins Renters, Protects Income
Smarter pet management keeps renters, protects income with pet-friendly policies and becomes a part of operational strategy in multifamily.
By Kevin Jacobson
Among today’s renter households, pets aren’t optional. According to Zillow’s recent Consumer Housing Trends...
NW Natural Gas Seeks 19% Rate Hike in SW Washington
For multifamily owners in southwest Washington this natural gas rate hike is not a utility story it is a higher housing cost story that hits renter flexibility, renewals and collections.
By Aaron Kirk Douglas
Northwest Natural...
Portland Landlords Hit With New Transportation Fee
The Portland City Council has approved a new transportation utility fee, which will appear as a $12 monthly charge on utility bills for typical single-family homes, and $8.40 per unit for most multifamily households,...
April Saw Another Monthly Rent Increase
The national median rent increased by 0.5 percent in April, increasing for the third consecutive month following six straight monthly rent declines as vacancy index dropped also, Apartment List writes in the May report.
“We...
25 Things Landlords Should Check Before A Tenant Move Out
Landlord–tenant laws vary by state and locality. This checklist before a tenant moves out is general guidance; always confirm your jurisdiction’s specific security deposit, inspection, and notice requirements before acting on any deduction or...