Virtually every property management company has strict rules against the use of illegal drugs on their property. It’s a policy designed to keep everyone safe, to uphold community standards, and to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. The anti-drug rule became a challenge, however, when medicinal marijuana became legalized. If a tenant had a […]
Dealing with the aftermath of a fire is one of the most difficult challenges a property manager may face, and hopefully it isn’t one you’ll ever have to deal with. However, if you are faced with this type of emergency, it’s best to go into it knowing a little bit about which steps to take. […]
If you’re a property manager who got into the business thinking that you’d have your feet up on your desk all day while you lit cigars with hundred-dollar bills, you likely had a nasty shock when you realized just how much work is involved in property management. There’s always something that needs tending to, and […]
When people live in a community, like in an apartment building, there are a lot of things they can do collectively to protect each other. This is especially true when it comes to theft. As the property manager, consider sharing these tips with your tenants so that they can protect themselves and each other from […]
When it comes to rental scams, people most often hear of the renter being the one scammed. And that scam usually comes in the form of a too-good-to-be-true apartment on CraigsList with a key that will be delivered upon receipt of a check. But property owners can be victims of scams, too. Tenants can move […]
There’s no doubt about it – green living is in. People make a lot of decisions about their lives to make sure that they’re living in a way that protects their bodies and planet. They might eat organic foods, choose cloth diapers, carefully select the origin of their meat, and use environmentally friendly cleaning products. […]
Is there any room for the small property management company any more? Let’s hope so! Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, and while powerhouse companies tend to dominate markets, there should always be room for the little guy. But how do you compete? It’s easy to become disheartened when you start your company […]
The vast majority of your tenant relationships will be respectful ones with few bumps along the way. But if you aren’t careful, you’ll likely have one or two difficult relationships that will end up filling the majority of your time. To keep destructive tenant relationships out of your property so you can use your time […]
We’re hardly into winter and already most of the country has been hit hard by snow, sleet, ice, and Arctic temperatures. It’s certainly made it a challenge for property managers trying to keep ahead of the weather and make sure their properties are safe for residents. Of course that’s the number-one concern, but the question […]
Welcome, 2014! The new year brings new beginnings, new projects, resolutions, and a dawning dread that tax time is just around the corner. Okay, it’s not just around the corner, exactly. But time flies and you should give yourself plenty of time to prepare so you’re not up all night the day before taxes are […]
