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Who Is Responsible for Snow Removal at a Rental Property? The State Sanitary Code outlines landlord responsibilities for snow and ice removal. Depending on the type of rental property, it may be up to you to figure out snow removal. In all cases, it is your job to make sure the structure is weather-tight and that snow cannot get in. Single-family rental units For single-family rentals, the renter is responsible for clearing snow and ice from their walkways and parking spaces or driveways. You would do well to leave them deicer, sand and shovels, but otherwise, it’s up to the tenant to make sure they can get out of the house. That said, if your property has a large driveway and/or your... Read more
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
Winter is well underway, but it’s never not a good time to assess your building’s cold weather readiness, and to make any needed adjustments or repairs to...
“You only get one chance to make a great first impression,” goes the old adage. That’s the essence of curb appeal. When someone arrives at your property, they...
Water is a necessity for living—but it’s also a potential hazard for all types of buildings, on both micro and macro levels. In the form of extreme weather, water...
Tenants dream of living in a place they can truly call home. However, issues like mold can sometimes get in the way. It makes the place feel stuffy and can even take a toll on your health. So, how common is mold in homes? The truth is, not every house has mold, but it’s surprisingly common in certain areas. In this guide, we’ll break down what mold is, where it tends to hide, telltale signs you might have it, and what both tenants and landlords can do about it. Let’s dive in so you know exactly how to handle mold if it ever creeps into your space. Main Takeaways Mold is a common issue in rentals often stemming from moisture, poor ventilation, and maintenance, and it... Read more
Multifamily living means sharing spaces with neighbors and, unfortunately, it also often means sharing areas with pests like cockroaches, bedbugs, rats, and mice....
Unit turnovers are a reality of rental property ownership—but that doesn’t mean they have to blow your budget. Whether you’re managing a single rental or a growing...
In the early morning hours of June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at an apartment complex in Berkeley, California, collapsed without warning. Thirteen young people were...
A new year is on the horizon and property owners are working through a market filled with high demand presenting a series of challenges. High mortgage rates and slow...
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