Seattle Landlords Feel Vilified By Overly Punitive City Ordinances
A new Seattle rental housing study says Seattle landlords feel vilified by overly punitive city ordinances which they believe are actually inadvertently reducing rental housing access.
The study from University of Washington Center for Studies...
5 To-Do’s For Property Managers Before Tenant Vacations Start Â
Tenant vacations can mean important vacation to-do’s that landlords and tenants should work together on completing before anyone leaves for their vacation. Here is this week’s maintenance checklist from Keepe.
It’s time to get ready...
7 Questions And Answers On Canine Liability Insurance
Debbie Turner got into the canine liability insurance issue after she adopted a schnauzer, named Jazz, Â who had personality issues.
She began to learn the different aspects of canine behavior so she could try and...
Dealing With Opioid Addiction In The Workplace
Opioid addiction in the workplace is the Grace Hill training tip of the week.
By Ellen Clark
Around 70 percent of employers, including those in multifamily, have seen some impact of prescription drug use on their...
Rental Housing Maintenance Company Keepe Comes To Portland
A new rental housing maintenance company is up and running in Portland to lend an extra maintenance hand to property managers trying to keep up with tenant repair requests.
Keepe, a maintenance company which is...
4 Reasons HVAC Should Be Top Of Your Maintenance List
Air conditioning, ventilation and heating, referred to as HVAC, issues top the maintenance list for many property managers who say it is the No. 1 issue they have to deal with. And, the No....
Pet Friendly Companies Help Engage, Retain Employees
Employees at pet friendly companies are highly bonded to their job and more engaged in their work when employers offer pet-friendly benefits to workers, according to a new study.
The recent study by Nationwide Insurance...
Can You Legally Maintain A Marijuana-Free Workplace Around Your Rentals?
If marijuana is legal in your state, can you maintain a marijuana-free workplace around your rental properties? The Grace Hill training tip of the week focuses on some of the confusing issues around marijuana and rental properties.
By...
Reasonable Accommodation vs. Modification And Who Pays?
When a potential tenant asks for a reasonable accommodation or a modification for your apartments, do you know the difference? The Grace Hill training tip of the week focuses on reasonable accommodation vs modification and what you...
7 Common Maintenance Emergencies And What To Do
Maintenance emergencies are a nightmare for property managers and tenants so this week the maintenance checkup from Keepe will discuss how to handle 7 common maintenance emergencies.
Most of the scenarios we will discuss present the possibility of...