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Property managers, here are the 5 top leasing trends of 2025

Buildium

From renters wanting to embrace technology throughout their property search and leasing process to property managers finding ways to increase tenant retention in light of renters dwindling financial health, this post will provide key insights on what you can do to keep growing. Allow prospective tenants to apply online directly from listings.

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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. Can tenants have parties or pets? Some tiny homes are actually found in trees.

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Tenants Sue Portland Apartments Over Heating Issues

Rental Housing Journal

A group of tenants has filed a $1.8 The complaint which was first reported by The Oregonian was filed on January 22 by 15 tenants who live in the Glencourt Apartments, against the apartment complex, property managers with The NWV Group, and Turk Investments, LLC. million for economic and non-economic damages, koin.com reported.

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6 must-know industry trends for small property managers

Buildium

Fact #3: Tenant Quality Is Property Managers’ Top Concern Finding financially stable tenants is getting harder as rent growth outpaces wages, causing property management companies to prioritize tenant screening. In 2024, tenant quality emerged as the #1 concern for property management companies.

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Resident-Centered Housing Practices Gain Momentum

American Apartment Owners Association

. “What makes a tenant base want to stay in their apartment? ” Resident-Centered Practices Improve Tenant Experience Freddie Mac has identified and supported a number of resident-centered best practices that have spread across the market. .” How do we build community? An often-cited example iscredit building.

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Rents Rise Slightly For Second Month In A Row

Rental Housing Journal

After a historic tightening in 2021, multifamily occupancy has been slowly but consistently easing for over three years amid an influx of new inventory, the report says. Multifamily vacancy rate hits 6.9%, a new peak Our national vacancy index now sits at 6.9

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How a Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Works in Norfolk, VA

Osprey Property Management

Originally published September 2021. Unlike a long-term lease, a month-to-month agreement is automatically renewed unless either the tenant or landlord provides notice of non-renewal. Updated October 1, 2024. Rental property owners in Norfolk, VA, know it's important to understand how month-to-month lease agreements work.