Property Manager’s Guide to Gutters and Downspouts Every landlord or property management company knows how important it is to have gutters and downspouts protecting their properties from water damage. Without them, rainwater can collect on the roof of the building or pool around the foundation of the building. Ultimately, creating the possibility of severe damage […]

Checklist: Hiring a Window and Door Contractor The doors and windows of your apartment building or home are some of its most important features. They not only need to look good, but they need to be fitted properly to protect the tenants from the elements and unwanted guests. When you need to have doors and/or […]

As Property Managers, cutting maintenance costs is one of the most important things when it comes to managing a rental property. While big ticket maintenance expense items like plumbing, water heaters and roofing are closely scrutinized, one item is typically overlooked: glass replacement. When it comes to reducing costs, replacing or repairing the broken glass […]

You do your best to make your apartment community a safe and livable space. Don’t let vandals ruin all of your hard work. Here’s what you should know about today’s vandalism and how you can prevent vandalism in your neck of the woods. Location, Location, Location According to a report by the Urban Institute Justice […]

Your roof has enemies, whether you know it or not. You might not think so. You might think your roof is rather low key. However, make no mistake, your roof is attacked on a daily basis. Following are the 7 most common assailants. Each one is mentioned by the infographic included at the end of […]

If you’ve recently watched HGTV, you may have gotten the urge the remodel your rental property. Or perhaps your commercial property is a bit dated and needs a facelift. Either way, major renovations are often much more difficult than they appear on television and far from cheap once everything is said and done. Before forking […]

As warmer temperatures begin to surface, pint-sized creatures swiftly seek shelter in cooler climates. And unfortunately, this could result in an infestation of your rental property. While you can eradicate the issue before prospective tenants occupy the premises, pests can resurface if the treatments aren’t recurring. Because of the need for constant protection, many property […]

Affordable Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal Guest post by Jane Blanchard The first impression anyone ever has of your home starts long before they walk through the front door. Your curb appeal can say a lot about you – or not. Perhaps your flimsy door handle might reflect a flimsy hand-shake? Even while […]

In the summer months, the phone lines are silent as tenants are off to the beach, community pool or visiting family and friends while soaking up all the warm weather. And if a problem arises, it may not be a problem for tenants to skip town in search of some outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, winter months […]