Clockwise Property Management Blog

Starting March 8, 2021, tenants will be able to apply for rental assistance. The program goal is to prevent eviction for Pierce County residences who meet certain income limits based on household size. The funds can be used for rent, utilities, garbage and internet. Various documents and information will be required to submit an applicati...

Washington State Department of Commerce Eviction Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) - The link below has county specific rental assistance information. The assistance dollars are provided by the federal CARES Act.https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/eviction-rent-assistance-program/

Read the full Proclamation by the Governor of  Washington State, Extending and Amending 20-05, 20-19, and 20-19.1 HERE.

COVID-19 Resources: Updates, Medical Help, Financial Help and MoreMany people are putting their heads together to solve the COVID-19 pandemic. We are compiling resources in the event you or someone you know might need help. If you discover or learn something valuable that might help any of our clients, tenants and vendors, please share wi...

When tenants move out, it's time to process the security deposit. How does a landlord define normal wear and tear vs damage? How do you decide when it's reasonable to charge a tenant and what amount to charge? As property managers, we focus on making decisions based on sound reasoning and experience. Landlords don't like ...

Have you ever stopped to think about the importance and significance of functioning locks and keys at a rental?Locks and keys for rental properties can be a nemesis for landlords and tenants. Everybody loves locks and keys until a tenant, a vendor or you are unexpectedly locked out due to a poorly functioning lock, the wrong key, a poorly...

Whenever new legislation is passed, the need arises to revisit the lease agreement, addenda and policies to assure we are in alignment with state laws and to update best practices. Some new changes go into effect June 30, 2019. Area attorneys and property management specialists are putting their heads together to provide guidance on how t...

Hiring a contractor to maintain or make repairs on any property can be a daunting task. Finding great contractors who work well with the landlord tenant situation may seem impossible. Sending a contractor to work on a tenant occupied residence MUST be taken seriously no matter the complexity of the repair for your protection as well as th...

Winter can catch us by surprise sometimes. When temperatures dip into freezing, precautionary steps are important to keep you warm and the protect the residence. Generally, the Pacific Northwest benefits has mild temperatures. That can sometimes leave people unprepared.Please prepare ahead to be sure you have done everything you reasonabl...

STEP 2: MY RENTAL PROPERTY IS READY TO ADVERTISE - NOW WHAT?Take a deep breath. This is when owning a rental property gets really exciting and nerves tend to kick in. All your fears now imagine the worst possible tenant who will come in and undo all your hard work. What is the rent price isn't right? How will I know what to do? Rememb...