Management & Maintenance

This department of Rental Housing Journal is your source for property management and maintenance information. Whether you’re an independent landlord, portfolio manager, on-site community manager, leasing agent or apartment maintenance professional, the site is dedicated to bringing tips, best practices and information to help make your job easier and keep you up to date and educated.

7 Questions Landlords Have About Pets and Pet-Friendly Apartments

Here are 7 questions landlords have about pets and pet-friendly apartments as 72 percent of all renters now have pets and  the trend toward pet ownership is only going to grow. By John Triplett Owners, landlords...

How to Promote Operational Excellence Across Your Portfolio

By Michael Wilson Operational excellence is the structure and methodology that creates efficiency and effectiveness at a community, and it is a critical part of a successful business strategy. It is also ever-evolving - your...
Should a landlord give separate leases to roommate tenants is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. 

Should I Give Separate Leases to Roommate Tenants?

Should a landlord give separate leases to roommate tenants 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...
Some helpful, useful tips on how to help you and your tenants have a happy fair-housing friendly holiday season.

How To Have a Fair Housing-Friendly Holiday Season

Some helpful, useful tips on how to help you and your tenants have a happy fair-housing friendly holiday season. By The Fair Housing Institute The holiday season is upon us, and we should all be preparing...
A landlord asks about reporting tenants to credit bureaus as the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank.

Landlord Asks About Reporting Tenants To Credit Bureaus

A landlord asks about reporting tenants to credit bureaus as the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If you have a...
Three must-know property management trends for 2023 include portfolio expansion as a top item, according to Buildium’s report

Three Must-Know Property Management Trends For 2023

Three must-know property management trends for 2023 include portfolio expansion as a top item, according to Buildium’s 2023 Property Management Industry Report . Here are three of the property management industry trends that the report says...
What a possible 2023 HUD government announcement could mean for private landlords and use of criminal history in screening applicants

What a Possible 2023 HUD Announcement Could Mean for Private Landlords

What a possible 2023 HUD announcement could mean for private landlords and applicant criminal history as often when HUD makes a policy for government housing, they slowly try to implement it into the private...
The current workforce shortage brings up an important topic: What are 5 things your company can do to retain top talent in multifamily?

5 Things Your Company Can Do To Retain Top Talent in Multifamily

The current workforce shortage brings up an important topic: What does your company do to retain top talent in multifamily? By Nicole Steltenpohl The average industry tenure in multifamily is three years. At P.B. Bell, the...
How Important Is A Prospective Tenant’s Credit Score?

How Important Is A Prospective Tenant’s Credit Score?

A landlord asks how important is a prospective tenant's credit score as the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If you...
Protecting your residents and real estate investments begins with a smoke-free policy, and there are many benefits to getting started.

How Smoke-Free Policy In Housing Saves You Money

How a smoke-free policy in your rental housing can save you money on maintenance and other costs. Department of Health and Human Services Tobacco Prevention and Control If you currently manage or have managed smoking-friendly properties, you...