5 Ways to Spot Fake Landlord References
One of the most crucial aspects in tenant screening is that of checking your prospective tenant’s landlord references, so here are 5 ways to spot fake landlord references from Keepe the maintenance company.
Unfortunately, some...
Missed Housing Payments Reach 33 Percent in Early August
In the first week of August, 33 percent of renters missed housing payments and failed to make their full housing payments on time, according to Apartment List. It’s the highest non-payment rate since this...
Rent Control Could Erase a Year’s Worth of Housing Creation in Washington State, Research...
New research released by ECONorthwest and the Partnership for Affordable Housing shows that a statewide cap on rents, rent control, could reduce housing creation in Washington by 11 percent over the next 10 years. If...
Can You Evict a Tenant for Discharging a Pistol?
Guns in apartments can be a difficult question for landlords and this week the question for Ask Landlord Hank involves whether you can evict a tenant for discharging a pistol.
Dear Landlord Hank:
Can a tenant...
What Is A Landlord to Do in These Difficult Times?
What is a landlord to do in these difficult times dealing with covid-19, moratoriums from city, state and federal governments along with rent not coming in regularly from tenants. Here are some thoughts from...
New Administrative Rules Proposed To Fair Access in Renting Ordinance
Some new rules are proposed for Portland's fair access in renting ordinance so Ron Garcia offers his opinion.
By Ron Garcia
The Garcia Group
“We’re in the middle of one the greatest transformational periods of our lifetime....
Some Types of Rent Payments Show Less Decline During Pandemic
Property manager Justin Becker shares some of his thoughts on why some types of rent payments show less decline during the pandemic.
By Justin Becker
Property Manager
Facing a pandemic has been difficult enough on its own,...
Summer Humidity: 5 Steps To Find Mold Problems in Your Rental Property
With the humidity of summer hitting, here are 5 steps to check to detect mold problems in your rental property, the weekly maintenance tip from Keepe.
Mold can not only lead to structural damage to...
Landlord Must Pay Tenant Allergic to Neighbor’s Emotional Support Dog
A court has ruled that a landlord caught in a “pickle” must pay a tenant with dog allergies the value of one month’s rent because a nearby apartment was leased to another tenant with...
5 Tips for Child-proofing Rental Property as a Property Manager
Here are 5 tips for child-proofing rental property to help property managers keep their rentals safe, according to Keepe the maintenance company.
As a property manager, there are lots of safety upgrades that you can...