Property Management News

How Multifamily Owners Can Strike A Balance...

The use of proptech is a factor that is sure to come up regularly in conversations among executive teams, regional vice presidents and local property teams, simply because the capabilities of modern technology and innovations are endless. For example, consider an article by Fast Company, a publication at the forefront of technology, innovation and leadership. The article cites how the implementation of proptech can have an all-encompassing, positive effect at the resident, community, societal and even environmental level. From innovations that reimagine the way residents tour an apartment complex and gain access to their units to those that redefine how property management and maintenance... Read more

When peak leasing season hits, property teams bring their A-game to fill vacancies fast and connect with an influx of leads. This calls for efficiency, high-quality...

Occupancy rates are ideal and residents are content, but there is still one problem – a number of residents perpetually fall behind on their rent payments each month....

“Fair chance” ordinance could fine landlords for discrimination based on a tenant’s record The Los Angeles City Council will consider whether to bar landlords from...

The real estate world is changing fast, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the charge, especially for those of us looking into passive investing. Gone are the...

When Squatters Strike: Why Squatting Is On the...

Atlanta attorney David Metzger recently got a call from a client in a tricky situation: She’d gotten engaged, moved in with her fiancé, and decided to rent out her house in Dekalb County. The day her home was listed, moving trucks arrived and a woman moved in with two kids, one a baby. The problem? The house had not yet been rented out. Metzger’s client, who’d heard about the moving trucks from her former neighbor, had her property manager call the police. When they stopped by to check out the situation, the “renter” presented them with a fake lease, with a fake electronic signature. Presuming this “lease” was legit, the police left. Metzger and his client spent three... Read more

If you’re a multifamily property owner, you know that keeping your buildings up-to-date and attractive is critical to attracting and retaining tenants. However,...

Do you routinely check the rental rates of competing apartment communities in your marketplace? Does this data influence how you set and adjust your community’s...

You’ve always thought of becoming a landlord, so now you’ve taken the leap and purchased a rental property. Congratulations. The next step is to determine how much...

Navigating the complexities of accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act is essential for creating inclusive and equitable living spaces. When these requests...