Renters are conning their way into luxury apartments as landlords are seeing a jump in rental application fraud, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal. The Journal reports that Atlanta is at the center of the national surge in rental application fraud. Greystar, one of the country’s largest landlords, says fraudulent applications are […] The post Rental Application Fraud Jumps As High As 50% In Some Cities appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
Three out of four renters say they lose trust when AI is hidden in the leasing process, and they’re not shy about what they expect instead. New research from the property-technology company Rently says that renters want AI to handle the hassle, from filtering out stale listings to securing after-hours tours, but demand transparency and […] The post 74% Of Renters Lose Trust If AI Not Disclosed During Leasing appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
Simple fixes help rental properties cut water costs so here are three practical ways to cut water costs and save water.| Rental Housing Journal
Why treating maintenance requests quickly and fairly matters for community culture and fair housing – it is more than just a leaky faucet issue for property management. By The Fair Housing Institute Maintenance requests are often the most frequent interactions residents have with property management. For many residents, the speed and fairness of these responses […] The post Why Treating Maintenance Requests Quickly And Fairly Matters appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
The maintenance checkup this week by Keepe focuses on 10 rental property maintenance items to check this fall in and around your property. Maintaining your rental property on a seasonal basis allows you to charge the maximum rent from your tenants, maintain a safe property and ensure that your vacancy rates stay low. Checking for […] The post 10 Rental Property Maintenance Items To Check This Fall appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services has set the 2026 rent-control cap, called rent stabilization, at 9.5%, according to reports. It is the second-lowest allowed increase since Oregon began stabilizing rent. A separate 6% cap applies to mobile-home facilities with more than 30 spaces because of a new state law. Here is what the agency reported […] The post Oregon Agency Sets Rent-Control Cap for 2026 at 9.5% appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
Noisy tenants can be a real headache for landlords so here are some suggestions in 7 ways to handle noise complaints in rental housing| Rental Housing Journal
As property operators confront rising costs and pet policies, addressing the gaps in pet management has become critical| Rental Housing Journal
Pet fees have evolved in rental housing from cost recovery to a burden for many pet owners see how this works in this article.| Rental Housing Journal
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning landlords about air conditioning requirements under the state’s landlord-tenant law| Rental Housing Journal
Here are the 3 best ways to fill vacancies in the market today and how to differentiate your rental property from others.| Rental Housing Journal
Join us for the 2025 pets and housing awards online and meet this year's winners by registering and joining us virtually on June 4, 2025.| Rental Housing Journal
Fair housing training is a core part of operational risk management and resolving fair housing complaints can exceed the cost of training.| Rental Housing Journal
Bottom line impact of tariffs on residential landlords is inflation in the cost of repairs and renovations and disruption to the supply chain| Rental Housing Journal
Preventing Fair Housing violations requires a proactive approach by housing providers to catch issues and stop harassment before it starts.| Rental Housing Journal
Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead.| Rental Housing Journal
Generally, landlords are responsible for tree maintenance on their rental property unless the lease specifically states otherwise| Rental Housing Journal
Interactive maps and their application within maintenance platforms are proving to be a key advancement in maintenance operations| Rental Housing Journal