Property Management News
While we don’t know what the post-pandemic future holds (or even when it will arrive), we know that social distancing at work is here to stay as long as the coronavirus and COVID-19 are with us. Some property management offices can let their staff work remotely, which is often the safest option and may be for some time. Still, as businesses reopen and people return to work, it’s important to have social distancing measures in place to keep people as safe as possible. Here are some ways property managers can make the slow transition back to in-office or onsite work safer. 1. Limit visitors to your offices It might be nice to have the family pop in for a surprise visit or to have lunch... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused layoffs, furloughs, and financial uncertainty for millions of Americans. The result: Many tenants are struggling to pay their rent,...
(WSYR-TV) — Some landlords in New York can now apply for a loan to help cover a loss of revenue. Remember, tenants cannot be evicted if they cannot pay rent on time...
Landlords relying on instant access to applicant income can better defend their approve/deny decisions, and lay the groundwork for successful, long-term...
When it comes to apartment buildings, the kitchen truly is the most dangerous room in the home. Even though incidents of apartment fires have dropped by more than 20%...
Many landlords draft up agreements and leave it in the hands of their lawyers to have the right clauses in the right places. Unfortunately, those landlords usually fail at learning what they can and can’t do according to national, state or regional regulations. The Fair Housing Act is an often quoted and highly misunderstood piece of legislature. Landlords, in particular, tend to overlook a lot of the provisions this act grants to tenants. To help property owners remain on the right side of the law, 11 professionals from Forbes Real Estate Council share the most common ways that landlords overstep the law and the things they can do to avoid those missteps in the future. 1. Be... Read more
In this uncertain time of the novel coronavirus, many renters, eager to change their living situations, may consider breaking their lease. Some may be interested in...
The Shelter-in-Place orders issued by various state and local jurisdictions are being modified to allow businesses, other than just “Essential Businesses,” to open...
The following article is a summarized excerpt from our Coronavirus and Landlords Webinar hosted in part by Bradley Barth, from BarthCalderon, LLP. To view the full...
With concern about covid-19 and cleanliness of rental property, tenants’ privacy may become an issue for some landlords. By Holly Welles Most state laws grant...
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