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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

STEP 1: BASIC STEPS & DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO ADVERTISING A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTYThis is a basic checklist of important steps & documents for easy landlording to assemble PRIOR to advertising a residential rental property:OWNERSHIP - keep documents together showing who owns the property, who signs all documents and/or agreeme...

In an effort to help all of us connected via the housing industry stay informed, we are providing links to legislative issues in progress. Tenants, landlords, and property managers can work together to create healthy regulations which improve our industry. We are concerned that many of the aspects of the proposed bills may discourage curr...

Property management is an art form also known as a real estate service for landlords who own rental properties but are not interested in managing the day-to-day happenings associated with rental properties.Property management is a specialized field and requires skills, knowledge and patience to avoid many of the pitfalls one can encounter...