Category: Residential Management
City to Teach Tenants How to Score Rent Reductions
Posted on: February 06, 2012 by total
ShareThis Officials in Wassau, Wisconsin plan to notify tenants that they may qualify for a rent abatement.
Leasing Policies That Attract Bad Tenants
Posted on: February 04, 2012 by total
ShareThis If you’ve had to file an eviction, or find that you have more than your fair share of problems with tenants, it may be because you are sending the wrong message. Your leasing policies can set the stage for problems. Take a moment and get inside a tenant’s head. What would you do if you’ve burned your previous landlord, but you need a new place to rent? Chances are, you will look for a new landlord who appears laid-back, like a part-timer who doesn’t have much experience. How do you spot such a target? It is easier than you think
8 Ways to Save Money in an Apartment
Posted on: February 02, 2012 by total
Saving money on the energy bill isn’t just about making expensive long-term changes like installing solar panels and storm doors. Apartment leases don’t allow such changes and most of us just aren’t ready for that kind of commitment. These simple behavioral changes are painless and cheap—just the reason we choose to live in apartments in the first place. Climate Tips Cold weather: Make a draft snake . Fill an old necktie or long sock with kitty litter or sand, fold the opening closed twice, and sew it shut. Press it up against drafty doors and windows to save between 5% and 30% on your heating bill. Alternatively, roll an old bath towel under a drafty door.
Top 10 Worst Property Management Mistakes
Posted on: February 02, 2012 by total
The question that will come to mind as you read this is “who does that?”. The unfortunate answer is too many people. We are in an industry full of talented people. Mostly. If these mistakes are occurring with your assets it is probably time to look for new management, first to stop the damage and second to remedy the potential of on-going issues and the exposure they present. Suffice to say these are all
Top 5 Ways College Students Can Save On Furniture
Posted on: February 01, 2012 by total
Why is it very important for a college student to save on furniture in the first place? The reason is pretty simple; some college students spend lots of money on buying their dorm room furniture and the cost in many cases is more than the tuition fee of their school. As a college student, you should consider saving money on your furniture and what you save should be put away for a rainy day.
How To Be A Good Tenant
Posted on: January 29, 2012 by total
Guest post by Mallory Pickard Getting your security deposit back and obtaining a good reference from your landlord when you move out is easy if you know and follow a few simple guidelines. With the number of tenant disputes on the rise, there’s no better time to take in these quick tips on being a good tenant in order to avoid undue stress, conflicts with your landlord, and even legal trouble.
5 Fastest Ways to Get Evicted
Posted on: January 28, 2012 by total
Eviction may seem like an easy way to get out of a troubling predicament concerning your rent, but it is not a cheap solution to your problems in many cases.
Six Shockingly Simple Tips to Prevent Rental Fraud
Posted on: January 27, 2012 by total
This article was originally written and published by Chris Davies . There’s a scam that comes around every few years
Biggest Landlords Use Analytics Software to Big Advantage
Posted on: January 26, 2012 by total
Posted by Teresa on November 30, 2011 under Landlord Tips | The biggest multi-family housing owners in the U.S. have been using a secret weapon to maximize rental revenue and minimize vacancy
How Landlords Should Handle Tenant Complaints
Posted on: January 25, 2012 by total
Happy tenants, who feel as though their landlord addresses their complaints, tend to abide by the residential lease better than those that don’t feel this way. Whether the tenant files frequent or in-frequent complaints, the bottom line is to always follow up. 1. Promote Pro-Active Tenants
