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A collection of 11 posts

The Dangers of Clogged Gutters

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The Dangers of Clogged Gutters

Gutters serve as an important tool to provide property drainage from the roof to the ground. Manage your gutter systems before the autumn season to avoid last minute repairs.

Top Five Maintenance Emergencies in Apartments

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Top Five Maintenance Emergencies in Apartments

What counts as a maintenance emergency in an apartment property? A situation that threatens the safety and well-being of tenants is one way to identify and emergency issue. These top five events listed below are cases that would need immediate attention.

Hurricane Preparedness Guide

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Hurricane Preparedness Guide

Hurricanes with high winds, flooding and powerful storms can be extremely dangerous for people who live in areas most vulnerable. Review your hurricane preparedness plans before the season starts to settle in, even if your property is outside of the main danger zones.

Pool Safety Guide

Pool Safety Guide

A pool can be a great feature to keep your rental units in demand and current tenants happy. But pool and hot tub maintenance is crucial to keep up, not just for convenience, but for safety too. Learn what types of maintenance can keep you from having a pool-related accident on your property.

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality

To improve air quality, learn the different types of indoor pollutants and find what practices property managers and tenants can adopt to control the amount of pollution that is created within a property.

Getting Ready For Vacation...And Vacancy

Getting Ready For Vacation...And Vacancy

The most important to-do’s that landlords and tenants should work together on completing before anyone leaves for their vacation.

Maintenance Jobs You (Or Your Tenants) Should NEVER DIY

Maintenance Jobs You (Or Your Tenants) Should NEVER DIY

The top 8 projects that no matter the circumstances - or your confidence - should be left to a maintenance professional, making every extra penny you might have to spend definitely worth the peace of mind and safety you’ll get in return.

How to Make Your Property Safe and Accessible

How to Make Your Property Safe and Accessible

Learn how to accommodate disabled tenants with these 15 tips for making a rental property accessible, safe and compliant with residential disability law.

Mold Prevention Tips

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Mold Prevention Tips

Mold is serious issue: it can compromise the health of tenants and the overall safety, appeal and look of a property. Luckily, there are many ways to prevent mold from growing.

Is Your Rental Home Safe?

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Is Your Rental Home Safe?

A burglary is one of the scariest events that can happen at a rental property. Good security can also be a major factor for tenants and/or buyers when choosing a property.

Is Your Water Heater Prepared for Potential Earthquakes?

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Is Your Water Heater Prepared for Potential Earthquakes?

Many areas can be at-risk for large scale seismic earthquakes. In a number of states, it is recommended that water heaters be strapped so that they do not shift about during a quake.