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.

Two agencies have asked for comment on tenant background screening issues, especially use of criminal and eviction records and algorithms.

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...
The majority of rental owners surveyed in 2022 said that they’re struggling to stay in the black, especially small portfolio owners

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...
Noisy upstairs tenants bothering downstairs tenants can be a challenge for landlords so that is the question this week

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....
The remote worker migration in rental property is expected to continue in 2023 with 36 percent of remote workers planning to move in 2023

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 checklist part two, security, pest control and exteriors, is the second in a series provided by Landlord Gurus.

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...
Patience with applicants, tenants and the market is tough for landlords' anxiety but leads to better tenants and long-term investing success.

A Dose of Patience Can Be The Cure For Landlord Anxiety

Patience with applicants, tenants and the market can be tough for landlords with anxiety,  but it leads to better tenants and long-term investing success. By Scot Aubrey As one of the famous seven virtues, patience has...
A bill introduced in the Colorado legislature would prohibit landlords from charging pet rent or extra security deposits for pets.

Colorado Bill Seeks To Ban Pet Rent Charges

A bill introduced in the Colorado legislature would prohibit landlords from charging pet rent or extra security deposits for pets. The Pet Ownership In Housing bill, HB-23-1068, was introduced to the Colorado legislature on Jan....
Many renters and prospective residents are willing to increase their budgets if you have amenities that will turn their heads

Amenities That Will Turn the Heads of Prospective Residents

Many renters and prospective residents are willing to increase their budgets if you have amenities that will turn their heads and elevate their lifestyle. By Austin Harte When searching for a new home, it may seem...
Take time to give back to communities that surround your rental properties will build stronger teams across the entire organization

Building Teams by Building Community

Taking moments to give back to the communities that surround your rental properties and offices will build stronger teams across the entire organizational spectrum. By  Kendall Pretzer Community doesn’t end at the property line. One of...
Property managers cite expanding property portfolios, growing revenue, improving service and growing staff as opportunities in 2023.

Property Managers Optimistic Despite Economic Challenges

In a new report, property managers cite expanding property portfolios, growing revenue, and improving service and growing staff as the greatest opportunities in 2023. AppFolio, Inc.  released its inaugural Property Management Benchmark Report, which examines property...