Being ghosted by a renter can be a disruptive and confusing experience for any rental property owner. If you’ve never had to engage in the process of determining when and how to locate or evict a missing resident, count yourself lucky. Fortunately, the law has considered the instance of a missing renter and, depending on
As the summer heat winds down and schools return to some form of opening session, we will soon be greeted with those familiar sights and smells of fall. That means cooler breezes, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice in everything. Local stores and homeowners will begin to bring out their boxes of Halloween decorations (if they
Summer is here, and nothing quite says “summer” like a day spent by the pool. Residents love knowing that after a long, hard day at work, they can relax poolside with a good book and earbuds. What better way is there to spend a Saturday with the kids than cooling off with a swim? However,
While change is inevitable, certain unexpected circumstances can sometimes propel us into the future, whether we’re ready or not. The advent of COVID-19 has brought about the need to move many traditional procedures into the digital age to protect landlords and residents’ health and safety. For some, navigating these new policies requires adjusting to a
In most situations, the people who live in your building or complex are the ones who are paying you to be there. These people may pay their rent, have signed a legally binding document with you, etc. Occasionally, groups of people or individuals can take up residence within your property. In these situations, they aren’t
Renter and property manager relationships can be difficult to navigate, even at the best of times. With a pandemic forcing hardships onto many industries, neither renters, nor rental property owners are immune to the current economic conditions. At the end of the day, you have to ensure that your properties are remaining profitable, or at
As any savvy property manager knows, a good credit score is indicative of so many things. When reviewing prospective tenants, this is one of many factors you should consider before preparing the rental contract. While parts of the CARES Act are supposed to make sure that missed payments caused by COVID don’t dramatically impact a
During a pandemic, we have to take precautions with property inspections. While residents still need to move during these times, it’s business as usual. Move-in/Move out inspections is a good practice for both parties. When a renter moves out, and there is not an existing Move-in/Move-out property inspection checklist with photos, there can be a
Virtual tours are gradually becoming the norm in the multifamily housing industry thanks to technological advancements around the world. This progress has made it possible for property managers to show off their rental properties to millions prospective applicants at once. At the same time, applicants can inspect rental communities of their interest without leaving the
The internet revolutionized how the public can access information. All it takes is one Google search, and a prospective resident can see a plethora of information about your property. If you don’t put in the effort with your channels, that information may not be the best. The internet revolutionized how the public can access information.
