A Property Manager’s Guide to COVID-19 Resources: Regulatory Updates, Financial Assistance & More

By Laurie Mega

To help you and your team navigate this uncertain time, we’ve collected a  comprehensive list of Coronavirus resources for property managers.

Top Coronavirus Resources for Property Managers

• Coronavirus Preparedness for Apartment Firms (National Multifamily Housing Council)
• COVID-19 Resource Center (RealPage)
• Covid-19 Resources (NARPM)
• Cash Flow Community (Slack group)

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 Regulations on Property Managers

Learn how the new CARES Act applies to the rental sector, evictions, and shelter-in-place.

• Lawmakers Sign COVID-19 Stimulus Package into Law (National Multifamily Housing Council)
• Emergency Bans on Evictions and Other Tenant Protections Related to Coronavirus (NOLO)
• Guidance for NAA Members Concerning Shelter-In-Place Orders (National Apartment Association)

Working with Renters Impacted by COVID-19 Layoffs

• Tools for Communicating with Residents Regarding Rent Flexibility, Federal Assistance and Rent Obligations (National Multifamily Housing Council)
• Rent Collection Amid COVID-19 (National Apartment Association)
• More Apartment Operators Move to Flex Payment Models (National Multifamily Housing Council)

Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Within Rental Properties

• 25 Rental Housing Operational Tips for Getting Through COVID-19 (Apartment Association of Metro Denver)
• Interim Recommendations for U.S. Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control)
• NAA Best Practices: Resident Exposure COVID-19 (National Apartment Association)
• Confronting COVID-19: Social Distancing, Buildings, and Lessons from Asia (Urban Land Institute)
• How Property Managers Can Protect Residents, Owners, and Themselves from COVID-19 (Buildium)

Guidance for Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers (Department of Labor)
• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (Department of Labor)
• Pandemic Guide for Real Estate Managers (Institute of Real Estate Management)

Financial Resources for Small Businesses During COVID-19

• COVID-19: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (Small Business Administration)
• Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus (Chamber of Commerce)

For more resources, please visit our COVID-19 resource center.