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Jason Van Steenwyk
| 4 min. read
What you should know about cyber risk, part 1
Anybody who works in an office felt a shiver of panic when Sony was hacked late in 2014. It exposed confidential data, including salary info and film scripts, as well as more than 74,000 social security numbers of...
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 4 min. read
Help! I’ve been accused of housing discrimination!
It could happen to even the most careful landlord or any property manager: everything’s going along just fine, and then, BOOM, you receive a summons to court as a result of a housing discrimination-related lawsuit or enforcement action....
Amanda Maher
| 6 min. read
Property rights vs. gun rights: Can an owner or manager prohibit firearms?
“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” –2nd Amendment, United States Constitution Though controversial, the language in the Constitution...
Amanda Maher
| 4 min. read
NYC officials promise to crackdown on landlords skirting rent regulations
Once a working-class haven, Brooklyn has become one of New York City’s hottest neighborhoods. Areas like Williamsburg, Flatbush and Dumbo have seen a rapid influx of people seeking refuge from Manhattan’s exorbitant cost of living. It started with...
Amanda Maher
| 5 min. read
Effective 2016: New landlord-tenant laws roll out in the Lone Star State
Calling all landlords and property managers in Texas! A new series of landlord-tenant laws took effect on January 1, 2016. If you own or operate property in the Lone Star State, here’s what you need to know. Senate...
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 6 min. read
10 renters insurance mistakes that property managers & landlords make
Here are some of the most common mistakes landlords, property managers and other real estate professionals make when it comes to renters insurance. Mistake #1: Thinking Renters Insurance Only Protects the Renter True, renters insurance protects the renter...
Amanda Maher
| 5 min. read
When eviction is the wrong choice: court finds in favor of displaced tenants
For years, Santa Monica landlord Barbara Bills was forced to forego significant rental income because three of her one-bedroom units were rent controlled. Tenants only paid $765, $765, and $714 per month, respectively, despite apartments in the same...
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 5 min. read
The nuts & bolts of requiring renters insurance
If you’re managing a residential rental property of significant size and are not already requiring renters insurance, you’re in a decided minority. The latest Apartment Cost Risk Survey from the National Multi Housing Council, which surveyed some 55 apartment...
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Jon Park
| 12 min. read
8 of the Best Property Management Systems for 2024
Compare the features and benefits of the X best property management systems for 2024, including Buildium, ResMan, LeadSimple, and more.
Robin Young
| 7 min. read
The top 5 challenges community associations face in 2024 (plus board members’ advice for CAMs)
Have you noticed that your customers’ expectations have been on the rise over the last few years? As increased costs have forced many small businesses to raise their prices, customers’ expectations have surged as well—including for association management...
Jake Belding
| 10 min. read
5 of the best HOA accounting software solutions in 2024
Compare the features and benefits of 5 of the best hoa accounting software options in 2024, including Buildium, CondoWorks, PayHOA, and more!
Tara Mastroeni
| 6 min. read
Property managers, here are the 6 top leasing trends of 2024
Despite shifting market conditions, the property management industry continues to grow at a stellar rate. According to Buildium’s 2024 Property Management Industry Report, 85% of the management companies we surveyed experienced portfolio growth within the last two years....
Laurie Mega
| 8 min. read
The hidden potential of rent roll analysis for property managers
When you think of a rent roll and rent roll analysis, you probably think of investment opportunities. But a rent roll isn’t for investors only. Property managers—particularly those looking to grow—can use a rent roll to keep track...
Jake Belding
| 5 min. read
7 strategies to diversify your property management portfolio in 2024
In our 2024 Industry Report, a record 82% of property management companies that we surveyed reported portfolio growth over the past two years. That’s an impressive stat, but it may just be a preview of what’s to come....
Robin Young
| 2 min. read
How property management companies plan to increase their revenue in 2024 [The Lookout]
 Every year, Buildium asks thousands of property management professionals how much their companies have grown over the past year, and how much they plan to grow in the year to come. This year, 89% of third-party property management...
Jon Park
| 5 min. read
8 must-know leasing technology trends of 2024
According to Buildium’s 2024 Property Management Industry Report, 95% of rental owners are comfortable doing business with property managers online, marking a 15 percentage point increase from 2023. This familiarity is creating new expectations for property managers to...

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