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Chicago may top Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List, but multifamily operators shouldn’t view bed bugs as a problem confined to a handful of markets. The rankings span every region of the country, underscoring a key reality: Wherever people travel, bed bugs can follow. With summer vacations, resident turnover, and leasing activity in full swing, now is a critical time for owners and operators to revisit inspection protocols, staff training, and resident education efforts. In apartment communities, even a single introduction can escalate as bed bugs move between units through shared walls and common pathways, turning a resident complaint into a broader operational challenge. This... Read more
When it comes to the planters and flowerbeds around your building or association, choosing the right annual and perennial plants to go in them isn’t quite as simple...
In conventional multifamily, it’s easy to assume that competition is driven by what residents can see: upgraded finishes, new amenity packages or the latest design...
Not long ago, a residential building manager’s primary relationship with the physical condition of their property was reactive. Something broke, a resident called,...
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, and for property owners and managers across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, preparation should already be underway. While NOAA...
KEY TAKEAWAYS A recent CDC report identifies the hot tub at a short-term rental property as a potential source of Legionnaires’ disease New York investigators identified Legionella in a rental property hot tub and found a potential connection between environmental samples and samples associated with two reported cases The CDC emphasizes proper maintenance and monitoring to mitigate against potential Legionella hazards for short-term rental owners A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks to highlight potential Legionnaires’ disease hazards associated with hot tubs at short-term rentals. By way of background,... Read more
Most homeowners only think about their home’s systems when something goes wrong. The boiler breaks down during the coldest week of January. The electrics trip...
Regular rental property inspections are one of the most important risk-management tools for landlords and property managers. They help protect the property, reduce...
Here is the uncomfortable truth: for the past three years, rising rents covered a lot of operational sins. Deferred maintenance, inefficient turns, bloated vendor...
Fire prevention in multifamily housing often comes down to chance instead of planning and that gamble is costing owners millions, according to Michael Pigg, CEO of...
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