Admin - Monday, August 26, 2019
Our topic today is water damage and how to handle it in a rental property. Water damage is one of the biggest issues that property owners and professional property managers have to deal with on a regular basis. Water can come from anywhere; its sources are vast. Water can also be especially damaging. If you don’t respond to it ...
Admin - Monday, August 19, 2019
Everyone loves wildlife – out in the wild. Today, we’re talking about wildlife in Washington, D.C., and we don’t mean the party scene. Instead, we’re talking about rodents and pests and other types of problems that property owners and investors in Washington, D.C. often have to deal with when it comes to their rental ...
Admin - Monday, August 12, 2019
Every pet owner loves their furry friend, but when it comes to allowing pets into a rental property, the topic of pets suddenly becomes controversial. There are a lot of benefits and risks to welcoming animals into your investment home in Washington, D.C., and we’re talking about those in today’s blog.
Admin - Friday, June 14, 2019
As you know, at EJF Real Estate Services, we like to provide updates for the investors and landlords we work with. Today, we’re letting you know what the buzz is about in June around the local Washington, D.C. rental market. Whether you’re investing now or you’re thinking about investing in the future, we have a June update ...
Admin - Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The hot topics that we discuss in professional residential property management circles change all the time. In April, we were all consumed with a couple of important changes that we’ve been watching in the industry and the local market. Today, we’re summarizing two important things that you need to know about if you’re renting ...
Admin - Monday, April 22, 2019
Starting March 13, 2019, the law governing evictions in Washington D.C. has been adjusted. Contrary to the previously required 14 days’ advance written notice, landlords are now mandated to provide a tenant facing eviction with a minimum of 21 days’ advance written notice of the exact date of eviction. Check the link below to ...
Matthew Greeves - Tuesday, April 16, 2019
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has rolled out different strategies aimed at enhancing consumer protection through stricter enforcement of housing code laws. The regulatory commission has announced that beginning from May this year, housing inspectors will in the case of any violation of housing code, ...
Matthew Greeves - Tuesday, March 19, 2019
A series of significant shifts are happening in the rental and the Washington ,DC property management industry. People are renting properties as a result of the affordable housing shortage, and many others are because of social and economic factors. Also, many diverse groups of households are renting their homes rather than ...
Matthew Greeves - Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Carbon monoxide alarms requirements and maintenance do not require any special skills from you. However, just like the smoke alarm maintenance, it’s something that should become a routine for you. Those few minutes dedicated to alarm maintenance and testing might be a difference between life and death.
Matthew Greeves - Tuesday, March 5, 2019
After many years of neglect, the historic U Street Corridor has evolved into one of Washington DC's night spots and trendiest neighborhoods for Washington DC property managers. The 9-block stretch is a residential and commercial neighborhood lined with restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and nightclubs. The majority of the ...
