6 trigger words and questions from potential tenants and rental applicants that every landlord should listen for and consider.| Rental Housing Journal
When you’re a landlord, complaints from tenants are a fact of life, so here are 10 ways to combat common tenant complaints.| Rental Housing Journal
Multifamily rents faltered in September, posting their weakest showing for the month in more than a decade as performance was hurt by a flood of new apartment supply and a cooling economy, according to Yardi Matrix. “The poor performance comes as demand shows signs of weakening while high-supply markets have a glut of properties in […] The post Multifamily Rents Slide Under Weight of Supply Glut appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
Greystar and 25 other property management companies have agreed to pay $141 million to settle a class-action lawsuit involving rent-setting algorithmic software coordination and other anticompetitive practices in rental markets across the country, according to reports. The U.S. Department of Justice reached an agreement in August to settle with Greystar. Greystar, the nation’s largest landlord, […] The post 26 Property Management Companies to Pay $141 Million To Settle Lawsuit appeared fi...| Rental Housing Journal
Nationwide, renters who move to a different apartment within their area in under two years represent 38% of all apartment renters on the move, according to new data from RentCafe. The reasons for moving are often related to finding jobs and better housing — trends that still hold firm even with the rise of remote […] The post Where and How Often Do Renters Move? appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
If a tenant did not give 30-day notice prior to move out can the landlord charge for part of another month is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice so check your local and state laws. If you have a question […] The post Tenant Did Not Give 30-Day Notice; Can I Charge for Part of Another Month? 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
Portland landlords may soon have air conditioning requirements for their rental properties, according to reports.| Rental Housing Journal
The governor of Oregon and the mayor of Portland say they will take action to build more multifamily housing construction in Portland| Rental Housing Journal
Three must-know property management trends for 2023 include portfolio expansion as a top item, according to Buildium’s report| Rental Housing Journal
the 7 rental market trends for 2023 include more investment-minded owners in the rental real estate market and more mixed-use properties| Rental Housing Journal
18 months of outstanding rent growth is coming to an end as asking rents are falling in many national multifamily markets Yardi Matrix says.| Rental Housing Journal
The national median rent dipped by 0.4 percent in September, marking the second straight monthly decline, according to the October report from Apartment List. In addition to the September drop, the rental market has now entered the slow season and rent prices are expected to continue to drop through the end of the year. Fewer […] The post National Rent Dip Continues In September appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
Many homeowners who cannot sell are becoming accidental landlords in areas dominated by institutional investors, according to Parcl Labs, a real estate research company. The New York Times reports the accidental- landlord trend is accelerating, the researchers found, particularly in markets where large institutional investors — businesses that own more than 1,000 single-family homes — […] The post Where Are Homeowners Who Cannot Sell Becoming Accidental Landlords? appeared first on Rent...| Rental Housing Journal
What happens when a renter sends a notice of lease termination is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If you have a question for him please fill out the form below. Dear Landlord Hank, My tenants have sent email to […] The post Renter Has Sent Notice of Lease Termination – Now What? appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
Why a focus on client satisfaction – keeping clients happy – especially when it comes to maintenance in multifamily can be a key to successful and profitable management. By Paul Bergeron The wake-up call came when his property-management company lost two big clients, comprising about 20% of its revenue. It was an unsteady time at […] The post How Focusing on Client Satisfaction Pays Off appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.| Rental Housing Journal
With new multifamily technology (proptech) increasingly integrating into the sector, owners, operators and property managers are encountering a variety of challenges. By Julia Crawford In multifamily training and development, there is an unprecedented and widening gap between the possibilities new property technology (proptech), brings and the actual implementation or adoption happening on the ground. While […] The post Driving Performance Through Multifamily Technology appeared first on Re...| Rental Housing Journal
As property operators confront rising costs and pet policies, addressing the gaps in pet management has become critical| Rental Housing Journal
The homepage of Rental Housing Journal holds helpful, useful content for landlords, property managers, maintenance personnel and investors.| Rental Housing Journal
The multifamily market is set to be tested with challenges coming from the current economic volatility and a decline in consumer confidence| Rental Housing Journal
With no-smoking policies and odor policies for our rentals it may be time to take a deeper look due to new types of inhalants and innovations| Rental Housing Journal
When pot is legal in your state, what problems does this present for landlords and property managers of apartments and rental housing?| Rental Housing Journal
How to keep tenant smoking out of no-smoking rentals is a constant issue for many landlords but how to monitor tenant smoking is the question| Rental Housing Journal
Tenant screening must include nationwide background checks as gone are the days of knowing people in our communities and getting referrals| Rental Housing Journal
TransUnion has agreed to pay $15 million in a settlement with the FTC over tenant screening inaccuracies and background checks| Rental Housing Journal
An Oregon judge has sided with landlords over the City of Eugene’s attempt to cap tenant screening fees at $10, according to reports.| Rental Housing Journal
A caution for landlords on how to react to tenant information provided by background screening companies per the new HUD requirements.| Rental Housing Journal
Secure mailrooms are becoming a coveted rental property amenity as tenants receive multiple packages, sometimes daily| Rental Housing Journal
While 79% of rental properties are labeled “pet-friendly,” less than 10% actually allow pets without breed restrictions or size restrictions.| Rental Housing Journal
One often-overlooked but crucial aspect of property management for landlords is the power of knowing the neighbors of the properties you own.| Rental Housing Journal
Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents.| Rental Housing Journal
A research study shows that 49% of Americans think short-term rentals such as Airbnb should be banned completely in residential areas.| Rental Housing Journal
Ethics in property management influence how fair, consistent, and transparent your housing practices look to residents, staff, and regulators| Rental Housing Journal
Here are 7 summer rental property maintenance to-do's for summer to keep your investment looking good for your tenants.| Rental Housing Journal
Here are 6 ways to arm yourself against deadbeat tenants to safeguard your property and financial interests.| Rental Housing Journal
As the rental market begins to normalize and return to pre-pandemic levels, here are 5 ways property managers can maintain margins.| Rental Housing Journal
Here are 5 exterior improvement suggestions for your rental that will get you the best rent from the best tenants the first time.| Rental Housing Journal
Can tenants install a security camera on your rental or a camera that shows common areas in an apartment complex is the question this week.| Rental Housing Journal
Can a landlord use pet deposit money to pay for other tenant rental damages is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank.| Rental Housing Journal
How to get a tenant's inoperable car towed off a landlord's rental property is the question this week for Landlord Hank| Rental Housing Journal
Is smoking considered a disability or is nicotine addiction considered a disability under under fair housing act rules| Rental Housing Journal
Accidental landlord numbers are growing with high interest rates and frustrated sellers delisting properties and offering them as rentals| Rental Housing Journal
Winners of the annual pet-inclusive housing initiative awards for 2025 celebrate outstanding leadership in pet-inclusive rental housing policy| Rental Housing Journal
Fair housing applies to maintenance because the principle of non-discrimination applies to every service a housing provider offers.| Rental Housing Journal
The remote worker migration in rental property is expected to continue in 2023 with 36 percent of remote workers planning to move in 2023| 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
Landlord settlement is $1 million and promise to reform business practices to resolve allegations of conspiring using rent pricing software| Rental Housing Journal
To maximize appeal to today's pet owners, here is why welcoming pets in rental housing is a smart financial move for landlords.| Rental Housing Journal
National rent growth continued to inch up in April by 0.5%, as 83 of the nation’s 100 largest cities saw rents rise in April.| Rental Housing Journal
Multifamily rents rise in April was due to the occupancy rates remaining relatively unaffected by continued heavy supply growth| Rental Housing Journal
Governor Tina Kotek has signed SB 599 which will ban landlords from asking about the immigration status of tenants in Oregon| Rental Housing Journal
How to handle an ugly on-going feud between two sets of tenants is no fun so how best to handle it is the question this week.| Rental Housing Journal
There are two types of applicant background checks that you truly must avoid like the plague if you want to be a successful housing provider| Rental Housing Journal
Here are 6 things to consider if you rent by the room- or want to do so - which can be financially beneficial but with some cautions.| Rental Housing Journal
Landlords and ICE: 4 things landlords to do to protect property and tenants when Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrives at your property| Rental Housing Journal
An Illinois court has ordered a landlord to pay more than $80,000 for threatening to call immigration authorities (ICE) on a tenant couple| Rental Housing Journal
Tenants smoking inside rental property can be a headache for property managers so this week’s question is what to do| Rental Housing Journal
Management and maintenance are critical areas for landlords and property managers so here is helpful, useful content on management and maintenance.| 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
Tenants pouring grease down the sink and flushing paper towels down the toilet and damage to the septic system is the question this week| 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
Occupancy limits, fair housing compliance and navigating occupancy enforcement when requests for reasonable accommodation are involved.| 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
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renter’s immigration status.| Rental Housing Journal
Rising interest rates put multifamily borrowers and lenders in a bind participants learned at the CREFC annual conference in June| Rental Housing Journal
There are new apartment refrigerant requirements coming for communities in the HVAC field for 2024 and beyond to replace R-22 and R-410a.| Rental Housing Journal
A group of tenants has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit against a Portland apartment complex over heating issues,| Rental Housing Journal
The Oregon landlord for a man charged with murder of an apartment resident who lived across the hall from him has won an eviction order| Rental Housing Journal
While challenges in the multifamily industry are inevitable, owners and operators can implement strategies to stay ahead of the game| Rental Housing Journal
Multifamily new supply construction starts are 40% below the peak level recorded in 2022, Yardi Matrix says in a Multifamily Supply Forecast| Rental Housing Journal
California's new move-in, move-out documentation law says landlords must take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in| 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
A pet-friendly apartment community can mean different things due to marketing so here is what a pet-friendly apartment community looks like.| Rental Housing Journal
Lifting pet and breed restrictions and welcoming more pets can lead to higher tenant retention rates and increased pet-related revenue| Rental Housing Journal
Ask the attorney is a feature with attorney Bradley S. Kraus and this week the question is about tenants with unauthorized guests| Rental Housing Journal
mitigation for common property losses requires a proactive approach to minimizing risks that could result in costly losses for landlords| Rental Housing Journal
The worse of the winter season is still to come to here are some reminders for winterizing rental properties to be proactive and save| Rental Housing Journal
The national median monthly rent closed out 2024 at $1,373 in December, after declining by 0.6 percent, or $8, from the prior month| Rental Housing Journal
If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Landlord Hank| Rental Housing Journal
By offering flexible rent payment programs, property managers help residents stay on track while ensuring steady cash flow and operations.| Rental Housing Journal
Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead.| Rental Housing Journal
The year 2024 ended on a down note for rents, but 2025 promises change as the supply growth declines, Yardi Matrix says| Rental Housing Journal
As the economy grows and the job market remains strong, what will 2025 look like for the multifamily industry?| Rental Housing Journal
Multifamily rents leveled off nationally as the apartment supply pipeline has counteracted ongoing strong demand, Yardi Matrix says| Rental Housing Journal
New rents forecast data shows there will be an increase in rents in 2025 and 2026, ending the lower prices many renters have had recently| Rental Housing Journal
Multifamily rental property expenses continue to grow at above-trend levels, led by insurance increases, according to a special bulletin.| Rental Housing Journal
Emotional support animals may make landlords feel caught off-guard when presented with their first emotional-support-animal (ESA) letter.| Rental Housing Journal
Here are some ways to successfully and effectively overcome today's economic obstacles in the multifamily sector and navigate cycles| Rental Housing Journal
Emotional support animals, rental housing issues and the Fair Housing Act create more questions than just about any other topic we see| Rental Housing Journal
This rental property maintenance tip offers 6 items to look for to troubleshoot in your crawl spaces under your rental property.| Rental Housing Journal
This rental property maintenance guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to unclog a dryer vent in your rental property.| Rental Housing Journal
Here are several common plumbing emergencies in rental properties and what to do in case of burst pipes, no hot water and broken water line| Rental Housing Journal
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A landlord is has a questions about a tenant who moves out early while the lease in still in place and is wondering about entering the rental.| 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
What to do when a tenant cuts off the electricity and moved early is the question this week for Landlord Hank| Rental Housing Journal
