Management & Maintenance

This department of Rental Housing Journal is your source for property management and maintenance information. Whether you’re an independent landlord, portfolio manager, on-site community manager, leasing agent or apartment maintenance professional, the site is dedicated to bringing tips, best practices and information to help make your job easier and keep you up to date and educated.

5 Easy DIY Projects That Can Add Value to Your Rental Property include landscaping flowers and gardens

5 Easy DIY Projects That Can Add Value to Your Rental Property

Here are 5 easy DIY projects that can add value to your rental property, especially if you are on a tight budget, from maintenance company Keepe. Looking for simple and inexpensive ways to boost your...
Ultimate guide to assistance animals in rental property

Red Flags In Evaluating Documentation For Assistance Animals

Evaluating documentation for assistance animals can be a challenge for multifamily housing providers so this week the the Grace Hill training tip takes a look at a couple of the red flags to watch...
5 Tips for Preparing Your Apartments for the Summer Season

5 Tips for Preparing Your Apartments for the Summer Season

5 tips for preparing your apartments for summer is this week’s maintenance tip from Keepe. Now is the best time to prepare and restore your apartment property for the summer season by cleaning up any...
Job Openings In The Apartment Industry Are Growing

Job Openings In The Apartment Industry Are Growing

Job openings in the apartment industry comprised nearly 36 percent of available real estate positions during the first quarter of 2019, well above the average for the past six years and a significant increase...
6 Ways to Upgrade the Look and Feel of Apartment Common Spaces

6 Ways to Upgrade the Look and Feel of Apartment Common Spaces

What are 6 ways to upgrade the look and feel of apartment common spaces you can take to keep tenants happy is this week’s maintenance tip from Keepe. Community living has become a growing trend in...

Internet More Important Apartment Amenity Than Laundry?

High-speed internet and Wi-Fi are among the most important amenity factors to apartment dwellers when making a rental decision, even more than in-room laundry facilities, according to a new survey. Technology drives the multifamily industry,...
4 Outdoor Flooring Options For Your Rental Property

4 Outdoor Flooring Options For Your Rental Property

Outdoor flooring options for your rental property is the maintenance checkup from Keepe this week as we look at the pros and cons of four different types. Damaged or worn outdoor flooring, pavement and surfaces can be responsible...

Top 5 Apartment Maintenance Emergencies vs. Maintenance Requests

What are true apartment maintenance emergencies vs maintenance requests is this week’s maintenance checkup from Keepe to help guide property managers, What counts as an apartment maintenance emergency in an apartment property, one that requires...
Apartment Job Talent In High Demand In Seattle

Apartment Job Talent In High Demand In Seattle

Apartment job talent is in high demand in Seattle as jobs openings in the apartment industry continue to grow. Job listings for the apartment industry comprised nearly 36 percent of available real estate positions during...
How To Pick The Perfect Exterior Paint Color For Your Rental Property

How To Pick The Perfect Exterior Paint Color For Your Rental Property

As the weather improves this spring, it is time to consider changing or improving the exterior paint color for your rental property so here is a quick guide in this week’s maintenance checkup from Keepe. Choosing...