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Though they were once the height of fashion, these days, many are wondering how to remove popcorn ceilings. In the middle of the 20th century, the textured feature perched above living rooms around the world. But much like shag carpet and wood-paneled walls, the bumpy style of ceiling treatment has fallen decidedly out of fashion in our time and today, some homeowners feel that popcorn ceilings read more as an aesthetic choice of a bygone era. So if you look up to see one of these dated ceilings veritably dripping down on you and shudder, you’re not alone; in fact, you might be wondering just how they became popular in the first place. Builders installed these textured ceiling treatments... Read more
Improving your rental property isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about making the unit more appealing, reducing vacancies, and attracting quality tenants. In a...
Window screens might seem like a small thing, but they play a big role in making a place feel like home. They keep the bugs out, let the breeze in, and add a layer of...
Sometimes, to make accommodations for the property, the landlord may need to make certain changes that help the leaseholder feel more comfortable. These changes are...
There’s little doubt that a lot of effort goes into managing multifamily properties. There’s keeping the units fresh, ensuring amenities are safe, managing...
In recent years, multifamily property owners have faced a rising number of lawsuits from “serial plaintiffs” or “testers” alleging noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA) regulations. These legal challenges can impose substantial financial burdens on multifamily owners, encompassing not only costs associated with rectifying legitimate violations, but also the cost to defend a lawsuit and potentially pay fines, damages and the plaintiff’s legal fees. The ADA and the FHA are landmark pieces of legislation that prohibit discrimination based on disability. While both laws aim to ensure equal access and opportunity for people with... Read more
If you own a condo, or sit on your HOA’s board, you probably budget for repairs, reserves, and the occasional assessment. But thanks to California’s SB 326 balcony...
Hurricane season is officially underway, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal season. Hurricane season runs from...
It is a landlord’s legal responsibility to keep their properties habitable. If they do not do so, their tenants will not be happy and the property owner can end up in...
While some graffiti certainly qualifies as art, with many considering it a legitimate form of creative self-expression, its lesser variations—tagging, acid, markers,...
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