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How to deal with tenant noise complaints
Noise complaints can be common in a multifamily property due to the proximity of residents. The challenge for landlords and property managers is determining when noise levels cross the line from acceptable to disruptive, and knowing how to effectivel…
How to create a successful tenant referral program
Securing great tenants is key to the success of any multifamily property. These are the tenants who pay their rent on time, respect property rules, get along with their neighbors, and maintain their units. They are essential to a positive community a…
Do roommates need separate renters insurance?
Anyone renting a home, apartment, or multifamily property unit should have renters insurance. This type of insurance can provide liability coverage and protect a tenant’s personal belongings in the case of a fire, theft, vandalism, or other disaster.…
Can a landlord legally evict a tenant with disabilities?
Landlords cannot evict a tenant because of their disabilities. Choosing to evict a multifamily property tenant based solely on their disability is both illegal and unethical. There are scenarios where a tenant with disabilities engages in actions tha…
MRI Living Multifamily Glossary of Terms
Whether you’re onboarding a new team member in the leasing office or just looking to brush up on the most essential housing terms, we’ve got you covered. Consider this multifamily glossary your go-to guide for the most important terms you need to kno…
Multifamily rental growth and occupancy update January 2024
This analysis looks at overall occupancy levels and rental growth trends for twelve markets across Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida. As 2024 begins, the two main factors that plagued market conditions in 2023 are still …
Does landlord insurance cover fire?
Imagine you receive the dreaded phone call that a fire has erupted in one of your rental units. Everyone is safe, but the property has suffered from significant damage. This is the scenario no landlord or property manager ever wants to encounter, yet…
A guide to revenue assurance and fraud management
Businesses with complex billing structures are particularly susceptible to revenue leakage and fraud. The intricacies inherent in their financial processes elevate the risk, as the complexity of billing systems that include particularities like disco…