Property Management Blog
Learn something about how best to lease, manage, and maintain rental property in Washington, DC
Rental Housing Discrimination and You
By Scott Bloom, owner and property manager, Columbia Property Management Housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender expression is illegal in the District of Columbia. This means that housing providers cannot refuse to rent to someone or treat them...
Renting Without a Business License in Washington, D.C?
It is Better to Get One
By Scott Bloom, owner and property manager, Columbia Property Management A version of this blog post was published in the Washington Blade, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. We'd like to send out a big thank you to The Blade for their ongoing support in sharing vital rental...
Fair Criminal Record Screening and You
A recent ban on criminal background checks in California’s Alameda County has housing experts buzzing. But it comes as only an extension of a policy set in motion by the Biden Administration in 2021: HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said, “The President and I believe that...
Budgeting Expenses for Your Rental Property in 2023
Keeping Maintenance and Repair Costs Low in 2023
There are a few key, effective strategies you can use to budget for maintenance and repair costs in 2023. By planning ahead, you can keep your costs low as you seek to optimize your property’s rental promise. 1. Plan ahead: Try to anticipate and budget expenses for...
“Beat the Benchmark” Industry Report Released:
CPM Surpasses Customer Loyalty Benchmark
I recently attended the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM ®) annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the highlights of this year’s convention was the long-awaited release of a newly updated financial benchmarking report. In a...
Using Your Own Contractors at Rental Properties
Did you know that using your own contractor to make repairs, upgrades or otherwise improve your rental can seem cost-effective in the short term, but in the long term it can introduce unnecessary risk and expenses? Why should you be concerned about this matter?...
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Visit our property management blog when you’re looking for landlord advice and investment help. We talk about the daily details of property management; from tenant screening to preventative maintenance. We also share some insight about how to successfully invest in the Washington, DC market.
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Why Hire Us?
Whether you need help with staying compliant with Washington DC landlord-tenant laws, tenant screening, marketing rental property, rental property maintenance, or ongoing support with leasing and management of your investment property, Columbia Property Management is here to support you.
As experts in the housing and rental regulations in the District of Columbia , we proactively manage leasing and tenant relationships to ensure the best possible outcome for the landlord, despite the tenant friendly nature of the laws and courts in DC.
We conduct property inspections at least twice a year and in many cases three to four times annually. This helps to spot problems early such as when preventative maintenance is required or when lease violations are observed.
Our expert management systems and processes ensure a seamless investment experience. From advanced techniques in tenant screening to monthly CPA review of the accounting in your client trust account, we go the extra mile to protect you and increase the return on your rental investment.
In the end, it is about creating long term wealth for you and your family and we are proud to be partners with our clients to help them achieve their goals.
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