RentRedi landlords can now offer Thumbtack’s vendor network

Thumbtack’s mobile task scheduling and consumer-first real estate care solution overlaps well with RentRedi’s iOS and Android applications by offering landlords and tenants a consistent vertical user experience. Continue reading

NYC’s ‘worst landlord’ attacked first day of 2-month Rikers sentence

New York City’s worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, was punched on Friday during an inmate brawl at Rikers. Ohebshalom was sentenced for failing to fix more than 700 housing violations. Continue reading

Technology is the ‘great equalizer’ for accidental landlords

With new and evolving software solutions, multifamily expert Andy Larson writes, any landlord can thrive in the rental market by letting automation, big data and smart spaces do much of the heavy lifting.  Continue reading

LeFrak sues NYC housing court as evictions slow to ‘surreal’ crawl

The LeFrak Organization claims that the courts have failed in their duty to hear housing disputes efficiently and fairly. Continue reading

13K NYC rent-stabilized units have been vacant since 2021: Study

NYC’s Independent Budget Office’s latest study found 13,362 rent-stabilized units have been empty for at least two years. They said it’s “impossible” to know if landlords are justifiably keeping them unrented. Continue reading

Smart, easy Azibo soothes the pain points of owning investment property: Tech Review

Azibo is a browser app to help property owner-operators who manage anywhere from five to 50 units get a handle on their finances, tenants and portfolio. Continue reading

Tenants rage as board votes to hike rent on millions of New Yorkers

Following an emotional hearing disrupted by protestors, a preliminary vote Tuesday by the Rent Guidelines Board set the stage for increases of up to 5 percent for one-year leases, and 7 percent for two-year leases. Continue reading

What should landlords do — or not do — when tenants are late on rent?

Should investment property owners be lenient with overdue rent payments? When should landlords start the eviction process? Experts share tips on how to deal with delinquent tenants. Continue reading

Tenants in jeopardy as rent hikes outpace value of rental vouchers

No metro in the U.S. held enough vouchers to meet soaring demand, with Miami and other cities in Florida standing out for disparities between available vouchers and renters who need them. Continue reading

How to clean a rental property: 5 ways landlords can ensure tidiness

From walk-throughs to pre-move cleanups, American West Realty and Management owner Nathan Gesner shares how landlords and property managers can guarantee damage-free apartments. Continue reading