Portland Approves Measure to Make Landlords Who Raise Rent Pay to Move Tenants
The Portland City Council has unanimously approved a measure effective immediately requiring landlords who raise rent by any amount to pay tenant relocation costs to move tenants who do not want to pay the...
More Than 14,000 Apartment Industry Job Postings In August
There were more than 14,000 apartment industry job postings in August according to the monthly jobs report from the National Apartment Association (NAA).
The NAA’s Education Institute Apartment Jobs Snapshot showed the markets with the...
Become a Master Strategist: Today’s Key for Successful Landlords
Being successful landlords and property managers in today's environment involves some key strategies, including your eviction process, that veteran landlord David Pickron sets out.
By David Pickron
I have always had a lead foot. It is...
Solving Junk Removal Problems From Your Rental Property
Property management companies are paying attention to budget-friendly, conscientious junk removal to meet diversion mandates to gain LEED certification or for meeting state or local guidelines.
By Paul Bergeron
Challenges involving the proper removal of bulk...
5 Ways To Lower Rental Property Heating Costs
Whether you or your tenants are paying the heating bills, it’s a significant expense; heating accounts for about 42 percent of our energy consumption. With winter approaching, it will benefit you to think ahead....
CDC Orders Nationwide Eviction Moratorium, But No Help for  Landlords
A new nationwide eviction moratorium has been ordered through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to halt residential evictions through the end of December.
However, the new ban on evictions of tenants does not offer...
4 Ways to Help Manage Renters Moving During COVID-19
Keeping your tenants safe when renters are moving during covid-19 is crucial so here are some thoughts on best ways to do it from Keepe the maintenance company.
So many things feel different now because...
Rental Concessions Offered in 30 Percent of Listings
The share of rental listings that advertise some form of rental concessions rose from 16.2 percent in February to 30.4 percent in July, according to a Zillow release about its listings.
More rental concessions are...
Security Deposit vs. Move-In Fee: Which is Better?
Whether to use a security deposit or a move-in fee, if it is legal in your area, is the topic this week from Keepe the on-demand repair and maintenance company.
One of the biggest risks...
Landlords And Tenants Face Difficulty Making Ends Meet With Mortgages And Rent
As the pandemic stretches into its sixth month, renters and landlords face difficulty making ends meet with rent and mortgage payments, according to a nationwide survey conducted by Avail, Â in August, 2020.
Smaller landlords in...