Olshan Properties, Atlas among Renter's Trust Awards winners
The awards by rental fintech company Obligo celebrate property management partners that treat renters fairly and earn 'positive sentiment at move-out' by renters
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 27
Jetty Rent allows tenants to choose when they want to pay rent
Renter financial services startup Jetty launched a new flexible rent product to help renters avoid late fees and give financial security to landlords and property managers
4 apartment problem areas landlords should keep an eye on
RentCheck co-founder Lydia Winkler suggested that property managers be proactive about maintenance to keep tenants happy with a fully returned deposit and avoid headaches in between leases
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
September rent is due. How will renters and landlords deal?
The start of the month means that over 100 million Americans living in rentals will have to pay rent without the supplemental aid they previously received as part of the pandemic stimulus package
Cincinnati is considering eliminating security deposits
Cincinnati councilperson P.G. Sittenfield’s proposal would replace cash deposits with security-deposit insurance plans to reduce upfront costs for cash-strapped renters
by Marian McPherson Dec 12
Company that eliminates security deposits 'locks' in new partner
LeaseLock replaces security deposits with monthly fees and believes its new insurance partnership shows that the industry is embracing its business model
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
Property developer LeFrak backs 'insurtech' startup Jetty
LeFrak joined Jetty's Series A round and will introduce its products across its multifamily buildings
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 7
What roommates must prove to avoid liability for future rent
by Robert Griswold Feb 21
If one tenant goes AWOL, is other entitled to full amount?
by Robert Griswold Feb 7
'Last month's rent' is essentially a security deposit
by Robert Griswold Jan 9
Landlord seeks advice after destruction forces fire safety upgrades
by Robert Griswold Dec 27
Once rental changes hands, 1 of 2 things will determine next step
by Robert Griswold Dec 13
When landlord can't provide receipts, it's right to question fees
by Robert Griswold Nov 1