Specific to Independent Rental Housing Operators, learn the best practices of managing your own rental property.
Dealing with Mold Issues: A Comprehensive Guide for Rental Housing Providers Continue Reading
What housing providers need to know about SB 712, the charging and storage of tenants' micromobility devices Continue Reading
Leave what didn't work in 2023 and resolve to adjusting your property management practices for 2024! Continue Reading
If you rent to students, at some point, you’ve likely had to deal with roommate changes or the last-minute addition of a roommate to the lease. It’s stressful business, both for the property owner and the resident. Maybe the Original Tenants can’t agree on signing a lease... Continue Reading
It doesn't matter how bold of a typeface I use or that I have residents sign their initials next to the paragraph explaining the security deposit accounting and return process; regardless of this, one-third of departing residents will email me a few days after they've moved out to ask, "When will... Continue Reading
Let’s talk about moles. No, I don’t mean the garden variety. I’m referring to the spy-type moles hired by agencies to catch housing providers engaging in unlawful or discriminatory practices. These people, called Fair Housing Testers, can work for state fair housing departments,... Continue Reading
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are not considered pets. Rental housing providers cannot deny an applicant who requires an ESA based on a no-pets policy. Read on to learn more! Continue Reading
People spend more time interacting with marketing ads featuring photography. Research has proven that ads without photos = ads without views! In this article, the BPOA's deputy director shares her tricks and tips for getting great pics with a smartphone! Continue Reading
A handy "Power Outage Preparedness" checklist for you to pass on to your residents. Better education leads to better planning on their part and means less calls to you asking, "Why is my power out?" or "When will my power be back on?" Continue Reading
The ad you’ve been running since November is finally getting some attention! You’ve received five emails and need to determine your next step. Rule one is to strike while the iron is hot; don’t allow inquiries to go stale. Whether you send an email or pick up the phone, make sure... Continue Reading
What You and Your Residents Can Do to Safeguard Parcels from Package Theft. Continue Reading
Did you know that the leading cause of residential fires is cooking fires? They spread quickly and account for 10% of residential fire-related deaths in the US. What makes kitchens so dangerous? Here are five things that can make a kitchen a danger zone: Unattended active... Continue Reading
