Rent Growth Accelerates Again Up 1.2 Percent In May
National rent growth accelerated slightly again in May, with the national index up by 1.2 percent over the course of May, the largest monthly increase of the year so far, according to Apartment List.
“So...
Workplace Culture No Longer Enough to Attract and Retain Associates
As apartment and multifamily companies compete for a limited pool of candidates, here are seven best practices to create a competitive advantage as workplace culture is no longer enough to attract and retain associates.
By...
Ask Landlord Hank: What to Do About Hoarder-Tenant Friend
What to do about a hoarder tenant who is also a good long-time family friend is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering...
5 Signs You Need To Call A Professional About Water Damage
Here are 5 signs that you need to know that will tell you when to call an expert and professional about water damage in your rental property instead of doing it yourself.
1. Moisture has...
Can We Put A Stop To Renters Using Small Portable Washers And Dryers?
Can a landlord prohibit tenants using small washers and dryers in a rental unit is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal...
5 Summer Maintenance Checklist Items for Multifamily Communities
A surplus of maintenance issues is expected on the first weekend of summer in multifamily communities so beat the calls and requests with this summer maintenance checklist.
By Kris Servidio
Senior Associate Director of Facilities and...
Why Tenant Screening Must Include Nationwide Checks
Tenant screening must include nationwide background checks because gone are the days of knowing most of the people in our communities and getting referrals from those same people – trusted friends or family –...
Emotional Support Animals and the Fair Housing Act
Emotional support animals, rental housing issues and the Fair Housing Act create more questions than just about any other topic we see. Here is some help with the issues and remember this is not...
The 7 Habits Of Highly Successful Property Managers
What are 7 habits of highly successful property managers? Buildium.com did a webinar to explore 7 ways that property managers can better organize their daily routines while the chaos of property management problems rage...
Low Credit Score or No Credit Score Isn’t Always High-Risk For Rent Payment
Guaranteed rent companies like OneApp and Nomad accept the financial responsibility of applicants by providing upfront costs such as the rent deposit and first month’s rent and guarantees renters will pay each month.
By Paul...