No landlord enjoys paying for maintenance. Repairs are the largest variable cost when operating rental properties. This is true for single-family…
Seattle City Council Bans Winter Evictions
The Seattle City Council earlier this week unanimously voted to ban winter evictions during the coldest months of the year.…
VerticalRent Rental Property Management Software Overview
Note: VerticalRent has ceased operations effective May 31, 2020. We suggest you consider Avail, or one of the other property…
Landlord Responsibility for Tenant Safety: Cameras, Alarms and Solutions to Secure Your Rental In 2020
Do you have responsibility as a landlord for tenant safety and security on your rental property? In most states, a…
Save money on turnovers with a tenant move-in checklist
Using a thorough tenant move-in checklist can reduce vacancy and repair costs by speeding up turnover and making sure outgoing…
Choosing the best questions to ask rental references
As a landlord, choosing the right tenants can be a difficult task. Choosing the wrong tenant can mean losing money,…
Seattle’s First In Time rental law found constitutional
On Thursday November 14, 2019 the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that Seattle’s First In Time rental law conforms to…
Top credit screening services for landlords
The ability to run screening reports on prospective tenants is one of the most powerful tools landlords have when it…
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Rental Property Maintenance Guide: Inspections
Apartment Inspections – Landlord Help and Advice As a landlord, we have a variety of property management tasks that need…