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Jason Van Steenwyk
| 5 min. read
The Confederate flag: Does prohibiting certain displays violate renters’ rights?
The recent brouhaha over displaying the Confederate flag (okay, die-hards, it’s technically the Battle Flag of the Army of Tennessee or the Confederate Naval Ensign) has grabbed its share of national news headlines. It also has raised intriguing...
Speed wins (and we just bought a porsche)
Horse and buggy or sports car? Mail through the USPS or email? Bus across the country or direct flight? Generally speaking, we prefer things that are fast. We like automobile options that are fast. We like communications delivered...
Barbara Ballinger
| 7 min. read
10 biggest property management mistakes—and how to avoid them
Work keeps you incredibly busy. You’re signing up new tenants, renewing existing leases, overseeing repairs, and maybe handling the building budget. You strive to do your best, but not everything goes smoothly all the time. Imagine this worst-case...
Jim Gallant
| 5 min. read
Landlord-tenant dispute in Kentucky takes decade to resolve
Many landlords go to court seeking unpaid rent from evicted tenants. But few cases take nearly a decade to resolve. Indeed, many landlords wouldn’t even bother continuing a case that long, but a July 10 decision by an...
Kiona Highbridge
| 2 min. read
DIY: Remove a stripped screw
Tenants and power tools aren’t the best combination. Unless said tenant is also a contractor, there’s a high chance that if they use screws to attach their belongings to the walls, they’ll strip them. And if this happens,...
Holly Dolezalak
| 4 min. read
Indoor plants: Spruce up your common areas with hearty, low-maintenance plants
Most articles about making property improvements focus on the big ticket items — new laundry rooms, roof decks, pools, and so on. But too often a less expensive option is overlooked: the humble houseplant. Research suggests that indoor...
Kiona Highbridge
| 2 min. read
DIY: Choosing the right interior paint
In our last DIY post on painting, we answered some common questions a novice painter might have. Now that you’re armed with the best painting how-to knowledge, it’s time to actually choose your paint and finish. As always,...
Marc Levetin
| 3 min. read
Reporting on ePay transactions
Buildium’s got a new way of reporting on pending ePay transactions as of today! ePay, which allows you to initiate electronic transfers of money for rent or fees, makes it easier for you collect money from tenants and...

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