Landlord Regulations – Should I Just Give Up?
Veteran property manager Cory Brewer weighs in on landlord regulations.
By Cory Brewer
Here in Washington, and specifically in Seattle, the residential rental-housing community has faced wave after wave of new legislation over the past five...
More Americans Missed Housing Payments in May
A recent survey shows missed housing payments jumped in May, showing that 31 percent failed to make their full housing payment compared to 24 percent in April, Apartment List says in the survey.
“Our May...
5 Ways to Stay Connected To Tenants During Social Distancing
Staying connected to tenants can be difficult under current quarantine guidelines, with many tenants beginning to experience cabin fever as a result of the lack of constant connection so here are some ideas from...
Seattle Adds an Inability-to-Pay Defense to Eviction Protection For Six Months
In an effort to provide renters with more protection against evictions, the Seattle City Council created an inability-to-pay defense that renters can use in eviction court for six months after the city’s eviction moratorium...
5 Ways Property Managers Can Help Tenants Who Have Been Laid Off
Here are 5 ways property managers can help tenants who might be struggling right now.
By Justin Becker
Property Manager
There is no denying that the coronavirus has come crashing into the world and changed it forever....
How To Update And Improve Fitness Equipment And Facilities During Covid-19
Ruben Mejia
SportsArt
Apartment residents across the United States are currently confined to their apartments due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
As a result, fitness rooms, rooftop, ground and indoor pools are closed. That’s why this is the...
Ask Landlord Hank: What Should We Do About A Hoarder?
In this week’s Ask Landlord Hank question, he gives his thoughts on dealing with a hoarder tenant in the time of eviction moratoria and covid-19.
Dear Landlord Hank:
Twenty years ago, we rented the lower...
Seattle Landlords Concerned About Possible Rent Strike
Seattle landlords are concerned about a possible rent strike as the May 1 deadline for paying rent approaches, according to several reports.
Landlords, mostly those with just a few rental properties, vented their frustrations during...
Ask Landlord Hank: What’s Your Advice On Renting During the Moratorium on Evictions?
In this week’s Ask Landlord Hank question, he gives his thoughts on best practices for renting during the moratorium on evictions to new tenants.
Dear Landlord Hank:
I'd love to know your thoughts or advice on renting...
How to Avoid Crossing the Line with Tenants’ Privacy
With concern about covid-19 and cleanliness of rental property, tenants' privacy may become an issue for some landlords.
By Holly Welles
Most state laws grant landlords the right to enter their tenants' homes under specific circumstances....