How a downturn could tip the scales against mom-and-pop landlords
Mom-and-pop landlords have been losing market share for decades. The last time there was a downturn, that trend accelerated
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
'Sex-for-rent' requests from landlords soar amid pandemic
Women's advocacy groups in Hawaii and Illinois say renters are being pressured to perform sexual acts in lieu of rent as unemployment rises
by Marian McPherson Apr 20
How to improve remote leasing efforts with video
How can leasing agents adapt to today's challenges and show apartments in remote situations? Answer: It's all about video
by Aaron Galvin Apr 14
How to give tenants a break while also protecting yourself
The coronavirus pandemic has kneecapped many tenants' ability to pay rent. Landlords may want to offer some leeway, but they have to be smart about it
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic
Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Good Samaritan Brooklyn landlord waives rent for hundreds of tenants
Mario Salerno is likely forgoing hundreds of thousands of dollars in rental income
by Patrick Kearns Apr 3
Can landlords discriminate based on a tenant's job? It's complicated
The short answer is probably not. The long answer is complicated — and it's happening
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
What should landlords do when tenants can't pay rent?
The number of people who have filed for unemployment in the past few weeks is approaching 10 million. This week, many of those people also had to pay rent
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Fear and uncertainty is mutual among renters and landlords: Poll
A vast number of renters have lost their jobs during the pandemic, leading to 'fear far worse than expected,' according to a new survey of more than 2,700 landlords and 7,300 renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained
The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages
by Patrick Kearns Mar 28
Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists rejoice
Thanks to pandemic-related closures, the company said it doesn't have enough to pay landlords in April. Jokes about a caramel-drizzled revolution ensued
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
People are fleeing cities amid coronavirus. Where are they going?
Data retrieved by Airbnb analysis website AirDNA shows that short-term renters are ditching cities for more rural areas as COVID-19 cases become more widespread
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus
The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations
by Marian McPherson Mar 25
56% of renters still plan to move despite ongoing pandemic
RentCafe's latest survey shows the majority of renters aren't canceling moving plans
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Coronavirus is already impacting short-term rentals
The ongoing pandemic has already slowed bookings for companies like Airbnb, and may prompt investors to shift their strategies going forward
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
Major California landlord group calls for rent freezes, eviction halts
The California Apartment Association represents owners and managers. Referring to the coronavirus pandemic, it said the 'challenge before us is one like we have never endured'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20