Portland Rents Continue On Downward Track For Another Month
Portland rents have declined sharply by 1.6 percent over the past month, and have decreased by 6.5 percent year-over-year, according to the latest report from Apartment List.
This is the eighth straight month the city...
9 Ways to Get Rid of Mice in Rental Properties
Mice in rental properties can be a real headache for property managers and landlords so here are some ways to get rid of them.
By Evelyn Long
Mice are an occasional reality for any homeowner, but...
Secondary Market Rents Soar While Primary Markets Plummet
Secondary market rents are growing as rent growth is varying across markets as the divide between gateway and secondary metros continues to increase with the pandemic, according to the October report from Yardi Matrix.
“With...
Do We Have Any Recourse With Property Management Company Over Tenant Damages?
This week the question for Ask Landlord Hank is about how a property management company deals with tenant damage. Remember Landlord Hank is not an attorney and is not giving legal advice.
Dear Landlord Hank,
We inherited...
Justice Department Sues Apartment Owners, Managers for Racial Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by the owners, operators and rental agent of several apartment complexes in Pearl, Miss., and violation of the Fair Housing Act by...
How 2020 Can Positively Affect Your Assets And Rentals In 2021
David Pickron offers some thoughts on how the year 2020, like any challenging circumstance, should cause us to take the time to pause and reflect on what we learned and how that will serve...
10 Ways Apartment Amenities Have Changed During Covid-19
The truth is that apartment amenities have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future so here are 10 ways and more they have changed.
By Justin...
Who Are Your Renters, and Who Will They Be In the Future?
Given current market conditions, now is the time to analyze who are your renters and who they will be in the future, recommends John Burns Real Estate Consulting.
The consulting group analyzes trends for their...
If Tenants Don’t Keep Bathroom Heat On, Can it Cause Mold?
This week the question for Ask Landlord Hank is about tenants refusing to heat bathrooms and whether it can can cause mold. Remember Landlord Hank is not an attorney and is not giving legal advice.
Dear...
Non-Paying Tenant Submitted COVID-19 Form Now What?
This week the question for Ask Landlord Hank is about a non-paying tenant, who was already a problem, who has now filed a COVID-19 form. Remember Landlord Hank is not an attorney and is not...