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Maintenance requests are often the most frequent interactions residents have with property management. For many residents, the speed and fairness of these responses set the tone for their overall satisfaction. A quick, consistent, and respectful response can build confidence in the community and reassure residents that their concerns are being addressed. On the other hand, when delays occur without explanation or when residents perceive favoritism, frustration grows quickly. This dissatisfaction can spill over into complaints, poor reviews, or even formal fair housing claims. Viewing maintenance not just as a repair function but as a form of customer service helps property managers... Read more
As the crisp chill of autumn begins to settle in, landlords and property managers face a familiar seasonal challenge: ensuring their apartment building’s boiler...
Modular water treatment systems pave the way to occupancy For apartment developers, it’s easy to focus on location, design, and amenities, but utility readiness is...
Here are 7 smart measures for landlords to take that can keep rental properties bed bug free and avoid costly remediation. Maintaining a rental property comes with...
Southern California landlords, facing looming deadlines to cut water use, are swapping grass for poppies, succulents and other drought-resistant plants at office...
Shortly after 8 a.m., an incinerator shaft collapsed at the public housing apartment building on Alexander Avenue, officials said. Emergency personnel responded to the partial collapse of an apartment building in New York City on Wednesday morning. At 8:10 a.m., an incinerator shaft collapsed at the public housing apartment building on Alexander Avenue in the Bronx, Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry wrote on X. A preliminary investigation suggests some type of explosion triggered the collapse, Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference later in the day. Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker told reporters: “It is a ventilation shaft connected to the boiler. We believe that’s where the explosion... Read more
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S.,...
In April 2023, as a bitter debate raged between landlords, tenants and policymakers over how to bring vacant, low-cost apartments back to the rental market during a...
Balcony and exterior-walkway failures make headlines—and cost fortunes. That’s why California enacted SB 721, a law that mandates regular inspections and repairs for...
Key Points Technology has been stepping in to address the needs of tenants, landlords and large multifamily operators, and now AI is turning that slow progress into...
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