10 Ways to Keep Residents Engaged During COVID-19
Here are 10 ways to keep residents engaged during the COVID-19 crisis, put together by the National Apartment Association (NAA).
Social distancing is a challenge in apartment communities which are at their core a people-driven...
California Apartment Association Asks Landlords to Freeze Rents, Offer Payment Plans
The California Apartment Association has called on members to freeze rents, halt evictions, offer payment plans and waive late fees as a result of COVID-19, according to a release.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has brought frightening...
Renters Still Optimistic About Finding New Apartments
Renters are still optimistic about moving, and finding new apartments remains a priority even during these times, as 56 percent saying they would move as soon as they find one, compared to 17 percent...
Rental Property Maintenance and the Fight Against the Spread of COVID-19
With the real-estate industry and property-management businesses already reporting losses since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it is easy to get caught up in worry, not just about the health risks, but about...
Dear Landlord Hank: Tenant Cannot Pay Rent Due to COVID-19
In this week's Ask Landlord Hank question he deals with a COVID-19 question and a tenant who cannot pay rent. Hank is a veteran property manager and landlord and strives to help other landlords...
Swimming Pool For Rental Property? 10 Things To Consider
Property managers and renters may view a swimming pool for your rental property as an appealing feature that can de help attract new tenants and keep current tenants happy. But pools also come with...
Portland, Multnomah County Sign Emergency Order Suspending Evictions
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury have signed emergency orders suspending evictions for tenants who cannot pay rent due to coronavirus-related challenges.
Residential tenants cannot be evicted for not paying rent...
Multifamily will Feel COVID-19 Effect, but Industry Strength Can Weather Modest Slowdown
The multifamily industry may feel the impact of the domestic spread of COVID-19, however the majority of the industry remains well-capitalized and strong enough to weather a modest slowdown, says Yardi Matrix in its...
Seattle Mayor Signs Emergency Order Placing Moratorium on Evictions
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkin has signed an emergency order putting in place immediately a temporary moratorium for any residential eviction action related to the non-payment of rent, according to a release.
Tenants are required to...
Portland Rents Remain Steady Over The Past Month While Suburbs Climb
Portland rents have remained steady over the past month, but are down slightly by 0.1 percent year-over-year, according to the latest report from Apartment List.
Median rents in Portland are $1,123 for a one-bedroom apartment...