Property Management News

The Consumer Review Fairness Act and Its...

Recent reporting shows issues with lease clauses banning tenants from leaving negative reviews, sometimes called non-disparagement clauses in leases, so see what the consumer review fairness act says about this. Caveat emptor is a Latin phrase that translates to “let the buyer beware.”  It’s been used for hundreds of years and puts the burden of researching the quality of products and services on the buyer in a transaction.  Because of that assertion, P.T. Barnum is often credited with the phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute” which implies there is a continuous supply of gullible individuals just waiting to be fleeced. (By the way, there’s no actual proof P.T ever... Read more

Are you constantly seeking out innovative solutions to enhance the security, convenience, and operational efficiency of your multifamily dwelling? If you’re still...

AI might seem like something only giant companies need, but a growing array of easy-to-use AI tools can sharpen your competitive advantage in crucial areas of your small...

In today’s leasing landscape, your community’s first impression is no longer made at the front office, it’s made online. Whether a prospect finds you...

Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents. As artificial intelligence and...

Is Your Apartment Website Accessible and ADA...

Having an accessible website is more important than ever—just ask Fashion Nova. Its e-commerce clothing website was found to be inaccessible to legally blind individuals using screen reading software. The result? Fashion Nova agreed in July 2025 to pay a $5.15 million class action settlement…ouch. As of June 2025, UsableNet reports that 2,109 new website accessibility lawsuits have been filed, which is on pace for roughly 5,000 lawsuits by year’s end—far surpassing annual records. So, the consequences are real for apartment websites. If prospective residents with disabilities cannot fully interact with your website, you’re not only risking losing a lease,... Read more

The history of property maintenance operations has seen slow but continuous innovation. The techniques we see as outdated today were the best practices of their time,...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming more than a buzzword in property management—it’s evolving into a practical tool used across leasing offices,...

Smart locks are revolutionizing home security. With that being said, if you’re still relying on traditional keys, you’re missing out. Smart keyless entry locks are...

Your digital ads targeted the right prospect at the right moment. They click and visit your community’s website. And your apartments are exactly what...