Reflections on Being a Portland Landlord During the Pandemic
By Cliff Hockley
Bluestone & Hockley Property Management
As I am sure you have heard, the national unemployment numbers are dismal; the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the unemployment rate rose by 10.3 percentage points...
I Have A Tenant Couple Who Fight On A Regular Basis – What Do...
Ask Landlord Hank this week is the question, "What do you do with a tenant couple who fight on a regular basis in your rental and calls the police ?"Â Each week veteran landlord...
3 Unexpected Costs Landlords Have When Tenants Move Out
The unexpected costs landlords have when tenants move out can often be far more than the security deposit so this week's maintenance tip from Keepe looks at potential costs landlords face.
It is common knowledge...
4 Types of Problem Tenants and How to Deal with Them
Problem tenants are time-consuming so here are some suggestions on how to handle things from Keepe the maintenance company.
Every property manager will at some point have to deal with a problem tenant. In fact,...
Job Postings Still Strong for Apartment Industry
Job postings for the apartment industry have seen little fluctuation during the pandemic so far, as more than 9,700 apartment jobs were available during April, accounting for 42.2 percent of the broader real estate...
Ask Landlord Hank: How Do We Get Our Renters to Move So Family Can...
In this week’s Ask Landlord Hank question, he gives his thoughts on how to get renters to move out so family can move in the time of eviction moratoria and covid-19.
Dear Landlord Hank: I generously...
Manage in the Past and Forget the Present
Property management advice from expert David Pickron suggests looking to the past to find the renters who will pay you in the future, and put emphasis on three things when you are qualifying applicants.
By...
Seattle City Council Sets Rules for Unpaid-Rent Installment Payments
The Seattle City Council has approved rules to create rent installment payment plans between renters and landlords to pay back rent that has become overdue during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a release.
Council Bill 119788 creates...
Rent Growth Shows Significant 1-Month Decline
Top metro markets are showing negative rent growth on a month-over-month basis, according to the latest Multifamily National Report from Yardi Matrix.
“With April’s unemployment rate soaring to 14.7 percent, further pain is likely in...
Common Tenant Complaints and How to Handle Them
Working as a property manager requires you to deal with common tenant complaints and tenants’ requests around the clock, so here are some suggestions on how to handle things from Keepe the maintenance company.
Handling...