As residents stock up on eggs, furrow their brows at online school schedules and zoom meetings, and barricade themselves in their toilet paper-laden units, property managers have never been busier. Instead of the routine 9 to 5 calm, rental properties are abuzz with a new nervous energy. One that replaces the rush of move-in’s and
As the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the nation in the past few weeks, state and local governments have responded to the threat of mass evictions in varying ways. Unfortunately, outside of HUD housing, there is currently no nationwide rental housing guidance on how to handle the financial fallout from renters unable to pay rent due
Renters come from all walks of life and there’s no one size fits all model to cater to the needs of everyone. You simply can’t please them all. But, when you focus on certain demographics you really can better tend to their needs in turn providing a great quality of life. One sometimes overlooked or
Today we take a break from the tips and articles about noise complaints to bring you both an informational yet humorous batch of stories that nearly made these landlords run for the hills. When it comes to rental housing expect a fun yet challenging career. But also, expect the unexpected! Don’t believe us? Check out
A background check is one of, if not the, most important part of a property manager’s job. You can hire someone for day to day tasks, if your repair guy didn’t do a perfect job fixing the sink then you’ll survive, you have insurance for the big issues, blah, blah, blah, but background checks for
If you’ve been watching the news, then you may understand the worldwide concern – and panic – about the Corona Virus. While the death rate may seem at the time of writing, this might not stop your residents from expressing concern, especially when there’s precedent. For the past several hundred years, the 20s as a
GPS vehicle trackers can be an effective tool for monitoring the efficiency and productivity of your property-management operations, but there are a few things to consider before you start tracking your employees’ movements. Monitoring company vehicles and staff are completely within an employer’s legal right. Doing so has several advantages that can ultimately help staff
Springtime means so many wonderful things. The trees are blossoming, flowers are blooming, bees are attacking anything sugary, and the time change will make us lose an entire hour of precious sleep. While all our night owls may hiss at the sunlight creeping through the bedroom curtains earlier, on March 8th, 2020, those rays are
Portland, Oregon’s massive Fair Access in Renting (FAIR) ordinances have officially gone into effect on March 1st. Passing in June 2019, the FAIR ordinances cover everything from rental application and security deposit procedures to rental listing rules and applicant screening. Buckle up, because you’re not going to believe these intense, uniquely Portlandia laws. Please note
The City Council of Seattle, WA, has passed an ordinance that bars rental property owners from evicting renters during winter. If passed, it would ban evictions from December 1st to March 1st. 2/28/2020 Update: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has allowed the ordinance to become law without her signature. According to the Seattle Times, the council