Over 90 percent of renters paid in May, just not on time. The latest information from the National Multifamily Housing Council, which covers over eleven million units nationwide, proves that, for landlords, patience is a virtue. As of May 27th, 93.3 percent of renters...
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Landlords Challenge Eviction Freeze
Landlords in New York have filed a lawsuit challenging the extension of a moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent that will continue into August. In addition to a halt on eviction filings, landlords would be required to apply security deposits to unpaid rent....
Landlords: Don’t Forget Lead Paint Disclosures
Every month, landlords across the country face penalties for failing to provide lead paint disclosures. Many are unaware that they have violated the law. The most likely landlords to be affected by these rules are those who have purchased an older property as an...
Parking Dispute Costs Landlord $80,000
The landlord of an apartment complex in Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $80,000 to settle a lawsuit over its refusal to provide a reserved parking space for a tenant with a disability. HUD successfully argued that the action violated the Fair Housing Act's requirement...
Landlords Hurt by Eviction Freeze
April and May brought largely good news for landlords as most reported that tenants paid either all or some of the rent owed. Landlord and Tenant Boards across Canada encouraged tenants who were impacted by the pandemic to work with their landlords on an installment...
How to Make Online Leasing Safer for Landlords
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting social distancing guidelines have impacted the way landlords manage rental properties, including how they find and screen tenants. Companies that offer turnkey leasing services are touting the benefits of online leasing, such as...
Keeping Pests at Bay During a Pandemic
As if COVID-19 business closures and social distancing restrictions weren't enough to deal with, pet control experts now are warning that rodents, unable to feast on trash from crowded restaurants and bars, now are roaming the streets in search of food. Complaints are...
5 Ways to Avoid Tenant Disputes
The last thing landlords want to deal with is a disgruntled tenant, especially if that tenant gets passive-aggressive and stops paying rent. Target the most common reasons why tenancies go sour, and you can avoid disputes with your tenants: Noise Unresolved noise...
Good News for Landlords
A strong majority of tenants paid rent in April, that according to the National Multifamily Housing Council's Rent Payment Tracker. The survey results show 89% of apartment tenants made full or partial rent payments by April 19, with a significant uptick for the week...
Screening Tenants at a Distance
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on our social interactions. Experts warn that the social distancing guidelines currently in place in most states may be with us long into the summer, and possibly beyond. To avoid liabilities -- and avoid picking the wrong...