Category: Tenant Management

Is Using Social Media a Form of Discrimination? Landlords have a lot of tools and data sources to help them screen in good prospective renters and screen out undesirable ones. And landlords today are using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, and other social media networks to check out prospective renters. Newer, younger, untrained landlords have less…

When Residents Ask to Move to Another Apartment Your tenants may not like the apartment or condo they’re currently living in, and may ask to relocate to another unit in your building(s) if one is coming available. Your wait list might already be lengthy. Some of the reasons tenants ask to transfer to another unit,…

Landlord Building and Property Management Rules House Rules 101 Part II To ensure tenants comply with safety, security, and other tenants rights, a set of rules are established by the landlord. Actually HOA’s and property management companies also create rules of conduct. The “House Rules” are intended to make the property a livable environment for…

Filing for Tenant Eviction We previously mentioned an eviction process which could begin once proper documentation has been prepared.  These eviction documents include lease violation notices and other important correspondences. In some cases, tenants may respond and voluntarily work with the landlord to address their lease violations in order to avoid eviction. However, when tenants…

Get Your Tenant to Pay Attention to Building Safety While no one can guarantee an accident free environment, it’s essential for property managers to enhance tenant’s and employee’s safety awareness. It’s also the property manager’s responsibility to minimize any potential risks, hazards, and injuries to both tenants and employees.  It's the property manager who must…

Build Resident Relations from Day 1 From Day 1 when the tenant moves in, the landlord should start to build a mutually respectful and cooperative relationship with them. A clear, positive, and honest communication routine is a foundation of a successful landlord-tenant relationship. It is imperative to recognize that both landlord and tenant have rights…