Property Management News

While the recent CDC moratorium on evictions requires that tenants sign a declaration under penalty of perjury, detailing why they can’t keep up with rent payments and their efforts to seek assistance, the reality is that many tenants will still falsify their declarations. Even without tenant declarations, or with lawful reasons under the CDC mandate, many courts are refusing to enforce evictions across the board. What is a landlord to do?Tenants who are taking advantage of CDC’s COVID mandate simply should not get a free pass. With credit reporting their account, they won’t. There is no moratorium on accurately reporting the state of a tenant’s account.By credit reporting...Read more >

Whether you or your tenants are paying the heating bills, it’s a significant expense; heating accounts for about 42 percent of our energy consumption. With winter approaching, it will benefit you to think ahead. Here are five ways to lower rental property heating costs for everyone from Keepe the maintenance company.No. 1 – Have Your Furnace Cleaned and Checked Regular maintenance is a simple step that can lower energy needs and utility bills.When your furnace is running at its best, it can save you money every month, and it will continue operating longer without needing expensive repairs.  Check for soot, rust, and corrosion in, on and around the furnace and on the floor...Read more >