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...
How to Rent a Pest-Free Home to Your Tenants
By Raymond Web
All landlords are expected to provide habitable and sound homes to their tenants, including providing a pest-free home.
You should do a pest and termite inspection before renting out any property you own.
Let’s...
Demand for Apartment Jobs Reached Record Levels In 2019
Demand for apartment jobs reached record levels in 2019 and the apartment labor market delivered a strong performance by the end of the year, according to the annual report from the National Apartment Association.
Demand...
3 Ways to Effectively Handle Tenants’ Property Maintenance Requests
How to effectively handle tenant's property maintenance requests and keep them happy is this week's maintenance tip from Keepe.
As a property manager, the job comes with its fair share of maintenance troubles.
From sudden gas...
Seattle Mayor Won’t Sign Winter Evictions Ban Passed by City Council
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan will not sign a ban on winter evictions passed by the Seattle City Council, Â and announced a new partnership and legislation that will provide assistance for individuals who are facing...
5 Fire Safety Tips for Property Managers in 2020
Fire safety is always top of mind for rental housing managers, so here are 5 fire safety tips for property managers for the weekly maintenance checklist from Keepe.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, fires in...