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Monthly Archives: May 2020
How to deal with nonpayment (partial or full)
As landlords, we must realistically and compassionately accept partial or zero rent from needy households who have lost jobs due to the coronavirus crisis. At the same time, we must do as much as possible to get rent paid, in … Read More “How to deal with nonpayment (partial or full)”
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Landlords & tenants: Best responses to the coronavirus
In this very serious coronavirus crisis, we expect renter households to pay what rent they can afford. Those still working can likely pay their full rent. Others working part-time or receiving government benefits may be able to pay partial rent. … Read More “Landlords & tenants: Best responses to the coronavirus”
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Four Quick Ways to Create More Units with Lower Rents
In this time of serious crisis, we need a way to respond rapidly to the need for more housing with lower rents, so that renters can reduce their rents effectively as their personal financial situation requires.
Some laws and regulations … Read More “Four Quick Ways to Create More Units with Lower Rents”
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How to disinfect an apartment prior to a move-in
To “open up” the rental housing market, besides restoring eviction procedures for those not paying what they can afford to pay, we also need to make sure that new tenants moving into an apartment can do so safely, ensuring they … Read More “How to disinfect an apartment prior to a move-in”
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How to enter units and do repairs safely
- Only do emergency or urgent repairs
- Ask or tell tenants to plan to be out of their apartment for two or three hours, until the repair is completed. Suggest they can stay in their, take a walk, or stay with
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