Downtown Portland has won second place runner-up as the most dog-friendly neighborhood in the U.S. by The 2018 Neighborly Awards, according to a release from Trulia. The Neighborly Awards is a review of nearly 10,000 neighborhoods coast to coast based on more than 20 million written reviews and polls answered by participating locals, according to the release. […]
How to Increase Multi-Purpose Functionality In Small Apartments
People today get by with less space thanks to multi-purpose functionality, options for multifunctional components and a decluttering trend across the nation. Some people might choose a smaller apartment to reduce the rising cost of rent. Others want to live a simple lifestyle and save their money for experiences such as trips to exotic locations. […]
Big Apartment Landlord Settles Lawsuit With Airbnb
A big apartment landlord company has reached a settlement with Airbnb that the company says “provides Aimco with the ability to control short-term rental activity consistent with its contract and property rights,” according to a release. “Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) and Airbnb jointly announced settlement of all their disputes and the dismissal of all […]
How To Avoid A Fair Housing Claim Over Source Of Income Discrimination
Potential source of income discrimination as more and more cities and states pass these types of fair housing lawsis the topic this week of the Grace Hill training tip. By Ellen Clark Many states and cities, including Seattle and the State of Washington, have laws against source of income discrimination meaning a property owner cannot choose to […]
5 Ways A Property Manager Can Appeal To An Average Millennial Renter
Appealing to the millennial demographic is definitely not an easy task ,and appealing to the millennial renter is a challenge for many property managers. Whether you’re trying to bring young blood into your company and boost your employee retention rate, or if you’re attempting to attract young renters to one of your properties, the millennial […]
5 things you should change in your employee handbook
If your employee handbook hasn’t been updated in the past six months, it’s out of date. Because employment laws and your business are in a constant state of flux, it’s critical to keep your personnel policies up-to-date. Want to deal with employees fairly and protect your company from lawsuits? Get Bullet-Proof Your Employee Handbook. Be sure […]
Leaders & Manager
What you should absolutely, positively NOT say in a performance review Say one of your employees is Kevin, a 55-year-old whose productivity drops over the year. Instead of citing specific, measurable examples of this decline in his performance review, you note that “Kevin doesn’t seem to have the energy level anymore to truly succeed in […]
Landlords And Tenants Sue Seattle Over Mandatory Rental Inspections
Landlords and tenants in Seattle have filed a class action lawsuit challenging the city’s use of warrantless mandatory rental inspections, according to a release from the Institute for Justice. The lawsuit, which was filed in King County Superior Court, argues that the city’s program is a clear violation of the Washington state constitution’s mandate that “no […]
NORTHWEST RENTAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Rental Owners & Managers You Are Invited! A CLASS – SOURCE OF INCOME CLASS – NEW STATE LAW When did the new law go into effect? Am I required to accept Section 8 Vouchers? What is considered “Source of Income”? How does this law protect tenants? What is my liability for non-compliance? Is there really a $5,000.00 fund […]
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