We are in the midst of the holidays, and now it is time to face the music. The consequences of our actions will creep up on everyone with no patience, no avoidance, just fact. The holidays are made of more than gift wrap, the smell of cookies in the air, and lights in the trees.
It’s almost that time of year again; the time where your concerns slightly shift from making sure those leaky pipes are on the up and up to taking care of your residents while Santa brings the good ones’ gifts. The holiday times are always busy, and your residents probably aren’t thinking of security while shopping
As a rental housing professional, you probably know the ins and outs of your property’s local eviction laws. Recently, in states, counties, and cities across the US there has been a movement to amend the eviction process in order to protect renters with minimal regard for impacts it may have on rental property owners. Legislators
The state of New York has passed a law that would effectively ban the use of an eviction database scan when screening rental applicants. Signed into law on June 14th as part of The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, Real Property Law section 227-F would penalize rental property owners who deny an
Housing unaffordability has plagued major metros across the U.S., as many young renters have sought living with roommates and family members to curb rental costs. The City of Seattle identified in their 2018 report, Losing Home: The Human Cost of Eviction in Seattle, that many renters are restricted from taking on roommates under their current
As a property manager, you know the importance of positive public relations and fostering a community spirit in your units. Mid-to-large apartment communities can feel so impersonal – if you can create a sense of family within the rental, you may retain more renters year after year. Around the holidays, there are few better ways
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, let’s not kid ourselves. The holiday season is the busiest and most stressful time for just about all of us. And for some, it can get really expensive, fast. Despite all of the hustle and bustle, though, gifts for renters do provide the perfect
When you’re renting an apartment there are a few ‘extras’ that really make it feel like home. When I was a renter in my 20’s and 30’s, I always checked for certain amenities even before I looked at the cost. Now with property management experience under my belt, I can confidently say these are the
It’s Halloween – perfect timing for a spooky tale. There’s not much spookier than thinking you may have to lower the price on a rental property you’re managing because people are spreading a deadly rumor about one of your units. It’s not just the seasonal decorations that are scaring people – it’s the stories of
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