American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 3, 2025

Investigators said when the couple would see a negative report to the credit bureaus from previous landlords, they would challenge it, saying it was a mistake and not them. I know the landlord. Erica was released Tuesday, July 1, 2025 on a $4,000 bond. I never would have guessed,” Alex Hendricks said. “I

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 22, 2025

New survey results from RentRedi , including joint data from BiggerPockets, show a measurable shift in landlord priorities for 2025. The survey shows a 14-point drop in landlords planning to buy, amid concerns over home prices and interest rates. Fewer than 1 in 25 landlords say they plan to sell a rental property this year.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

The number of accidental landlords is expected to grow as interest rates remain high and frustrated sellers are deciding to delist their properties and instead offer them on the rental market, according to reports. As more for-sale supply enters the rental pool, that could limit landlord pricing power. a real estate advisory firm.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help. But what does a leasing agent do, how much do they charge, and is hiring one worth it in 2025? A leasing agent is the person who helps landlords rent out their properties, such as houses, apartments, or even commercial spaces like offices or retail stores.

Lease

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 20, 2025

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed HB 3522 which allows property owners and landlords to evict squatters after giving a 24-hour notice. Kotek signed the bill on June 20, 2025. This would give property owners and landlords a clearer and faster legal mechanism to reclaim their property from unauthorized occupants.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow landlords to give tenants in federal subsidized housing 3-day eviction notice, according to reports. Landlords had been required to give 30 days notice to tenants in federally subsidized housing before evicting them for non-payment of rent, after COVID-19 protections had ended.

Government

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report. The trends highlighted here can serve as a benchmark for investors, brokers, and policymakers to understand the health of independent landlords in the rental market.

Rent

Yardi Breeze

JUNE 11, 2025

Credit scores define our ability to get loan approvals, better interest rates, our dream apartment, longer lines of credit, etc. Simply put, good credit opens doors. The problem is that many renters are credit invisible or struggling to rebuild credit due to past mistakes. Others are having a hard time building good credit in the first place.

Attorney

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. New tenancies: Landlords cannot raise rents during the first 12 months of a new tenancy. New tenancies: Landlords cannot raise rents during the first 12 months of a new tenancy.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 24, 2025

Many landlords require renter’s insurance, but others are still not requiring it or verifying it, according to a new study. That gap can leave both landlords and renters exposed to financial risk, especially as rental portfolios grow and things get more complex.

Insurance

Authority Property Management

APRIL 25, 2025

Theyre larger than apartments, come with private yards and garages, and feel more like home, which means longer stays and fewer turnoversmusic to an investors ears. What Tenants Want (and What You Should Offer) The single-family renters of 2025 are looking for: Spaceespecially for remote work. Lets talk about single-family rentals.

Single-Family Home

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Rent growth in 2025 has underperformed historic norms. A smaller pool of available workers would temper household formation and apartment demand while also reducing the number of new jobs needed to keep unemployment steady. Yardi Matrix predicts slower leasing activity once the current supply of new apartment construction is absorbed.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

Portland landlords may soon have air conditioning requirements for their rental properties, according to reports. A local code amendment that requires landlords to provide cooling options can not only save lives but also improve the health and comfort of renters who often lack control over improvements to their living spaces.

Landlord

InveServe

APRIL 8, 2025

For many, owning a small apartment complex in Los Angeles comes with excitement and uncertainty. Understanding whether this decision is right for you starts with looking at the facts , the opportunities , and the challenges of owning a small apartment complex in LA. If one unit is vacant, you still collect rent from the others.

Apartment

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Whether strong multifamily performance continues for the second half of 2025 depends on a number of competing factors, including whether robust apartment supply will be met by renter demand, says Yardi Matrix in a summer report. Read the full Yardi report here. appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 12, 2025

California landlords, HOAs, and property managers — are you ready for the upcoming compliance deadlines tied to Senate Bills 721 and 326? Starting January 1, 2025, all qualifying properties must complete required inspections of balconies and other exterior elevated elements (EEEs).

Compliance

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a stark warning to landlords across the state: Housing discrimination against immigrant tenants is illegal and will not be tolerated, according to a release. Landlords cannot threaten to disclose a tenant’s immigration status in order to pressure a tenant to move out. Civil Code § 1940.2.)

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 30, 2025

In 2025, more investors are leaning toward turnkey properties because they offer something rare in real estate: simplicity. Multi-Family Turnkey Properties Includes duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings — fully renovated and rentable from day one. Fully renovated, move-in ready, and often professionally managed.

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

She was named 2024 Supplier Individual of the Year by the Virginia Apartment Management Association, a Top Voice by LinkedIn, and one of GlobeSt.’s ’s Most Influential People in Multifamily Housing Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

Maintenance

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 2, 2025

California is preparing for new move-in, move-out documentation law that requires landlords take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. The new documentation law requires landlords to take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. AB 2801 takes effect for move-ins on or after July 1, 2025.

Apartment

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Adriana Grant, a policy associate with the Eugene Tenant Alliance, told lawmakers that allowing new buildings to remain exempt from rent-increase restrictions and allowing corporate landlords to trade insider information through software undermines the states efforts to address the housing crisis.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

Multifamily performance remained solid through mid-year 2025, with rents rising by $20, or 1.2%, over the first two quarters. during the first half of 2025, both well shy of pre-pandemic growth rates. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

Rent

T&H Realty

JUNE 23, 2025

Maybe you’re moving, maybe you have a low-interest mortgage you don’t want to give up, or maybe you’ve just realized that your ready to be a landlord and start building long-term wealth. Whatever the reason — welcome to the world of landlording! Let’s break down what first-time landlords in Indy need to understand.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 17, 2025

What is your 2025 digital marketing strategy for apartments and what do you have to do to stay ahead in multifamily marketing heading into the peak leasing season? An effective marketing strategy is equally vital as the industry approaches the 2025 peak leasing season, and success requires a more diverse and sophisticated approach.

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 30, 2025

For example, a modern high-rise in Arlington will likely cost more than a garden-style apartment in Woodbridge. Apartments that are closer to amenities like public transportation, shopping centers, schools, or major employers tend to cost more. However, it can vary depending on your credit history or your landlord’s requirements.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

By Vanessa Anderson C0O, PropertyTek After years of markets that were unusually favorable to landlords and property managers, we’re shifting into more of a tenants’ market: Time on market is trending up, leads per rental are down, and concessions are increasing. But we’re not seeing a truly “soft” market by historical standards.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 31, 2025

March saw national rents rise slightly for the second month in a row, according to Apartment Lists April report. In dollar terms, the national median monthly rent now stands at $1,384, up $8 per month compared to last month, but down $5 compared to March 2024, according to the report from the Apartment List Research Team.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

MAY 8, 2025

You are invited to attend one of the most important educational events of the year for California property owners, landlords, and property managers. The 2025 California Property Law Compliance Webinar will provide critical updates on new regulations that take effect throughout 2025 and into 2026. Click this link below.

Compliance

RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

Why Choosing the Right Property Manager in Columbus Matters Whether youre a seasoned investor or an accidental landlord, finding the right property management company can make or break your rental experience. Oakwood also has an impressive portfolio of Class A apartment communities and new developments.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

However, the $32 billion expansion of the Ocotillo campus in Chandler is still slated for a 2025 delivery and projected to generate 3,000 manufacturing jobs. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. The entire project is expected to employ 6,000 workers.”

Manufacturing

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 22, 2025

About the author: Denise Holliday is managing partner of Hull, Holliday & Holliday, PLC and has been engaged in landlord/tenant law practice since 1996. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

IT

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. “We help clients address strategic decisions like this with our proprietary JBREC Market Ranking Model, a tool we customize for clients across all housing sectors to help strategize investment decisions.”

Consulting

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 23, 2025

When you’re moving into a new apartment in PA, rent isn’t the only number you should focus on. US Electricity: As of April 2025, the average monthly bills in PA is around $148.89. Source: electricityrates.com, as of April 2025). per month (Source: SaveOnEnergy.com, as of July 2025). per thousand cubic feet in April 2025.

Utilities

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 9, 2025

The proposed study would have brought together a diverse set of stakeholders from all corners of the housing market: economists, builders, nonprofit and for-profit developers, realtors, mortgage lenders, tenants, landlords, and public agencies.

Government

Buildium

MARCH 25, 2025

Their Impact on Housing Construction & Prices The main way that tariffs will affect the real estate industry will be through increased costs for the materials that are used to build, maintain, and renovate homes and apartment properties. For example, WSJ explains, landlords may raise rents in anticipation of increased costs.

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 29.7% NAHB is forecasting that 2025 will end with a decline for single-family housing starts.” Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. compared to May 2024.

Attorney

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

A May 2025 research study shows that 49% of Americans think short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo should be banned completely in residential areas. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. Read the full research report here.

Airbnb