Tenant Screening: Critical to Your Success as a Landlord – By Cliff Hockley
A True Story We had a friend who called us up and asked us to rent an apartment unit to his daughter. He asked us if we would make an exception and not screen her if
DetailsBed Bugs May Be in Your Area! – By Nataly Bryce
Bed Bug infestations can quickly cripple any business or multi-family living complex. Even the cleanest and best-maintained buildings have bed bug problems. They travel on various belongings, furniture (new or used) and can spread through hidden cracks and crevasses and numerous openings of which you are completely unaware. While over-the-counter sprays and traps kill some…
DetailsWhat’s Happening in the Multi-Family Market? – By Randy Drummer
2013 to See Developers Add Largest – Number of Multifamily Units Since 2009 With continued strong demand for apartments being met by a legitimate multifamily building boom in many U.S.cities, increasing apartment rents are expected to
DetailsHomeowners Locked Out – By Jon Coupal
Readers of our articles are fully aware that the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is the leading voice for California’s beleaguered homeowners and
Parking Issues: Seven Tips for Towing Cars – By Nick Frantz
I don’t know a property manager who doesn’t grapple with parking issues. At best, they’re a hassle. At worst, they threaten resident safety, satisfaction and
Strategies for Avoiding Fair Housing Complaints – Part 3 – By Michael A. Brennan, Esq.
In the last article, I gave a brief overview of the Fair Housing laws, who enforces them, and who can be found liable for the violation of those laws. In this article, I will address the most common mistakes
Living Small – The Micro-Apartment Craze – By Ethan Epstein
New York Citymayor Michael Bloomberg has always been interested in real estate. The billionaire media tycoon owns – as The Weekly Standard goes to press
Six Tips to Protect Your Rental Property – by www.hubinternational.com
Knowing when and where to take a risk is an important trait for any successful business owner, however, taking a risk on
What Were You Thinking Moments! Abandonment of Personal Property – By Dana Brown and Zach Howell
Hello, property management teams in the best industry ever! We’ve seen a lot of costly mistakes made in this industry and the purpose of this column is to help you avoid
Fair Housing Overview: Part 2 Pre-Tenant Considerations and How to Avoid Lawsuits – By Michael A. Brennan, Esq.
Avoiding Discriminatory Practices Before the Tenancy As stated above, one of the best ways to avoid Fair Housing complaints is to ensure fair and professional management practices for your marketing, application, and screening procedures. For example, by establishing written, objective criteria and policies that are both in compliance with Fair Housing laws and applied consistently…
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