Many times property owners question property management services because of the fees. Now with a distressed economy, this can become an even bigger question when a difficult market puts investment finances to the test. A...
Ordinarily, property owners have the right to refuse animals while renting their property. However, specific circumstance exists when there is a dog, cat, or possibly another animal the law does not consider a “pet...
There are good reasons to review spring and summer maintenance. The first is preventative maintenance. Another is to keep your investment in tip-top shape to attract good tenancy. In today’s rental market, this is ...
Our newsletters cover many issues, but as we move forward, we want to review twelve practices that we, as your management company, use to protect your investment.1 - Support Fair Housing This is crucial to successfu...
Lead base paint has been of utmost importance since March 6, 1996, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Housing & Urban Development (HUD) released regulations on the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazar...
Thinking about fall/winter maintenance needs for your investment before the season hits can often save you money. An extra benefit is that it can help to keep your tenants happy. For example, if you wait until the rains ...
You have employed professional Property Managers because you feel their expertise will give you peace of mind regarding your investment. In particular, this alleviates having to handle difficult tenant situations. Then t...
The beginning of January is traditionally the time when people are planning their year and making their “New Year Resolutions.” While it is true that many people forget their resolutions as the year progresse...
No investor wants to hear that there is a possible or definite lawsuit to defend. Although there are situations where you cannot avoid legal actions, most of the time, property owners can by being proactive. Here are sev...
Pests can be a problem any time during the year and are a common occurrence in the property management industry. If you check the dictionary, there are varying definitions for pests - here are three common ones.An insect...
