In response to Covid-19 outbreaks across the country, many non-essential businesses have shut down in order to slow the spread of the virus. These proactive measures have led to many people being unable to work and in some cases even losing their jobs. Since many people are no longer working, many major U.S. cities have… Read more »
Six Vital Skills for Landlords and Property Managers
Anyone who owns or manages a rental property knows real estate is a competitive industry. To be successful, it’s important to have a wide skillset. A good landlord or property manager is committed to ongoing education and developing a variety of different skills. Not only does this allow you to be adaptable in a fluid… Read more »
Evicting At-Will Tenancies and Squatters
Every eviction case is different. They each have their own set of circumstances, court rulings, and resolutions. The laws concerning evictions can vary greatly too, depending on the type of tenancy you’re dealing with. Here’s a look at two unique types of eviction: squatters and at-will tenants. What’s a Tenancy At-Will? A tenancy at-will is… Read more »
Odd, Bizarre, and Restrictive Rental Rules
One of the toughest things about being a tenant is that they must abide by other’s rules – or they’ll need to find a new place to live. Most of the time, rental rules are reasonable and easy to follow. Some landlords and property managers, however, take things too far with extremely restrictive or nonsensical… Read more »
Oakland Ordinance Expands Landlord Requirements and Tenant Rights
Oakland landlords and tenants enter a shifting rental landscape after the City Council passed its Fair Chance Housing ordinance that establishes the East Bay city as the first in California to bar landlords from conducting criminal background checks. This law, adopted by the City Council on February 4, “bans the box” which stops landlords from… Read more »
Considerations for Renting to Friends or Family
As a landlord or property manager, you’re well-aware of how important it is to screen your tenants. This becomes more complicated when you’re considering renting to family or friends. When vetting a stranger, you can rely on the information from the screening to make your decision. Objectivity is more difficult when it comes to vetting… Read more »
How to Get Chronically Late Tenants to Pay Their Rent on Time
New tenants can be a bit of a gamble. Someone may have an ideal rental history, but there’s no way to account for changes in financial status or other factors that could affect their future ability to pay rent. The only way to know for sure how reliable they’ll be is to give them time… Read more »
How to Prevent Common Misunderstandings with Tenants
Every tenant wants a peaceful home. Likewise, every landlord wants good tenants who will take care of their property. Unfortunately, misunderstandings can undermine the goodwill between tenants and landlords. Misunderstandings can quickly escalate and create uncomfortable situations between both parties, sometimes even damaging the relationship permanently. With that in mind, it’s important to know how… Read more »
How to List Your Property on Craigslist
Part of your success as a landlord depends on finding great tenants who will be reliable and responsible. Finding these tenants isn’t always easy, so you’ll want to advertise in several different places to give you a large pool of applicants to choose from. Craigslist is commonly used by renters looking for a new place… Read more »
Increase Convenience and Consistency with Online Rent Payments
Millennials are now the largest generation in the United States. At 80 million strong, it’s little wonder that they largely dictate digital and social trends. Even the multifamily housing industry isn’t immune to the demands of the millennial generation. Approximately 2/3 of millennials rent, and their desire to conduct many aspects of their lives online… Read more »