Much like the first season of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s American Horror Story, the world of property management can be fun to watch, but also entirely unpredictable! Renting out an apartment at times can feel impossible, with unsure applicants, shaky market trends and so much more. But there are professional tricks of the trade
CIC has released the credit, criminal and eviction data for July through September 2019 and discovered that your tenant’s FICO scores trended downward. CIC’s quarterly data analysis highlights the number of rental applicants that have criminal and eviction records on their tenant background checks, as well as the average FICO credit score. Compared to the
Dogs! People love dogs, and it cannot be denied. Someone coined the phrase ‘man’s best friend,’ and it has been exclusively attributed to the fuzzy canine companion ever since. Funny cat compilations may be a dedicated slice of the YouTube community, but buddy cop comedies with talking dogs are a staple of culture. With the
While the rental housing industry in California has been abuzz about the latest rent control and “just cause” eviction law (more on that below), Gov. Newsom has passed five other rental laws. From extended rent increase notices to the mandatory acceptance of Section 8 vouchers, you won’t want to miss these other hot-off-the-press laws. Statewide
The time has come: not only has Generation Z entered the renters market, but they are taking it by storm. If you haven’t started advertising to them, then it’s time to buckle down and do it. Considering a new generation of renters to attract can be scary: beyond this grand idea that time is passing,
October is more than the month of spooks and spirits – it is also the anniversary month of the most infamous property manager in history: Captain Charles C. Boycott. If you don’t know him, you know his name, as it has been in our lexicon ever since he was forced from his community. After his
On Tuesday, October 8th, California Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1482 imposing rent control and just-cause eviction rules and fees across California. After a long battle within the state, rental properties not currently covered by stricter rent control provisions will need to adapt to the upcoming changes by January 1st, 2020. Assembly Bill
When it comes to evictions, there’s no two that are alike. Each one has their own circumstances, trials, and resolutions. Not to mention, the laws concerning one eviction can be vastly different for another. Take a look at our top two strange evictions, squatters versus tenants at will, and how to handle them. What is
The worst thing about being a renter is that it’s the property manager’s way or the highway. The best thing about being a property manager? It’s your way or the highway just the same! Some people accept that with great power comes great responsibility, and they act with care and kindness trusting in residents’ humanity
As a property manager, screening applicants and making rental decisions can be one of the more challenging responsibilities that you have. When you’re vetting strangers or online applicants, your final decision is solely based on the that you have at hand. However, when it comes to friends and family, how can you be sure that