Rent increases can be one of the most sensitive topics related to property management. After all, no resident wants their monthly rent bill to get more expensive. Still, increases do need to happen sometimes, so how should you handle them? Below, we’ll answer some common questions about rent increases.

Renting to college students presents a unique situation for property managers. It’s not necessarily just like renting to anyone else. While college students are a diverse group, most will have some things in common that are relevant for property managers to consider.

It comes up time after time in discussions about how to keep things running smoothly as a property manager: communication with residents is crucial. By communicating well, you let your residents know that you understand their concerns and are willing to do what it takes to address them.

Resident complaints are an unfortunate fact of life in the property management industry. It’s impossible for everything to go perfectly all the time, and when something goes wrong, residents are sure to have an issue. Still, there are steps you can take to minimize the number of complaints you encounter. Here are a few of the most common resident complaints — and how you can avoid them: