Property Management News
Property owners and managers invest millions in renovations every year—gut rehabs, new amenities, completely refreshed interiors. And for many communities, those physical improvements translate directly into higher occupancy and stronger lease velocity. But for some properties, the investment doesn’t move the needle. The units are beautiful. The amenity spaces are thoughtfully designed. The management team is solid. And yet prospective residents keep driving past. Why? Because the property’s name still carries the old reputation. This is one of the most underestimated challenges in multifamily repositioning, and it’s particularly common with acquisition properties that... Read more
Every residential lease includes an implied warranty of habitability—even if the lease does not expressly mention it. This legal protection serves two core purposes:...
Chargebacks – when a property charges a resident for causing damage to the property – are becoming increasingly significant in the residential rental...
If you’re considering a renovation, you know how important it is to hire a skilled contractor for the job. But sometimes, unexpected problems arise. Once the paperwork...
When it comes to choosing between different flooring choices, the options can be surprisingly nuanced. This is particularly true for wood flooring vs. engineered wood....
By James Malki with Malki Construction Shared structural elements are critical components of multifamily apartment buildings. While individual units are leased to tenants, the structural systems that support balconies, walkways, landings, stair assemblies, and load-bearing walls remain the responsibility of the property owner. Under California Senate Bill 721 (SB 721), structural repairs for apartment buildings are no longer limited to isolated balcony framing concerns. Inspection findings frequently reveal deficiencies in shared structural components that affect multiple units simultaneously. Properly addressing these shared-element structural repairs requires engineering oversight,... Read more
There is a potential new headache for property managers now as an Amazon delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. An Amazon...
Key takeaways Fix-and-flip market conditions improved in Q4 2025, with the Fix and Flip Market Index (FFMI) posting its largest quarterly gain in 3 years....
Landlords looking to upgrade their heating/cooling systems in their rentals should consider heat pumps among their options. This somewhat new technology is better for...
Even though we are in the middle of winter, spring will be here before we know it, and maintenance managers know that a proactive approach is key to staying prepared and...
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