HUD Settles with Landlord, Property Manager Over Assistance Animal
A Nevada landlord and property manager have settled with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after they refused to rent to a tenant with a disability who had a dog as...
Welcoming Pets Is a Smart Financial Move In Rental Housing
To maximize appeal to today's pet owners, here is why welcoming pets in rental housing is a smart financial move.
By Judy Bellack
According to the American Pet Products Association, 70 percent of American households own...
Who Is Responsible For Replacing Dead Smoke Detector?
A landlord wants to know what to do if there is a dead smoke detector in his rental property and tenants are not telling him about it or fixing it is question this week...
7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Landlord Insurance Policy Covers
Here are 7 things you may, or may not know, that your landlord rental insurance policy covers.
By Kara McGinley
Landlord insurance is similar to homeowners insurance, except it's designed to protect those who rent out...
5 Proven Methods to Enhance Your Apartment Community’s Digital Reputation
5 proven methods to enhance your apartment community's digital reputation as residents are increasing choosing their next rental online.
By Dustin Lacey
Across the multifamily housing industry, there is a heightened focus on establishing a positive...
4 Ways Technology Can Keep Onsite Staff Happier During the Great Resignation
Here are four ways technology can keep multifamily employees and onsite staff happier during the great resignation.
By Rachel Richardson
The Great Resignation has served up greater responsibility for onsite staff left to manage multifamily apartment...
5 Ways to Keep Plumbing Systems Up And Running In Winter
Being proactive to fight the winter cold in plumbing systems is the best way to avoid those unpleasant calls from tenants about frozen pipes, which is this week's maintenance tip from Keepe.
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Property Management Apartment Jobs In High Demand
Job postings for skilled property managers accounted for 30 percent of all apartment jobs in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the National Apartment Association.
Robust apartment demand led to only an 0.7 percentage...
Renter Preferences Survey Shows Residents Desire More Space
A new renter preferences survey says residents are reporting a great desire for more space, better amenities and in-home creature comforts as the pandemic caused residents to evaluate their housing needs.
The 2022 Renter Preferences...
Are Your Fair Housing Policies and Procedures Up to Date?
By The Fair Housing Institute
It’s a new year and the perfect time to review your company’s fair housing policies and procedures. Laws and best practices are constantly changing, so you need to be sure...