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Exterior Elevated Element (EEE) inspections are a vital part of keeping California multi-family buildings safe and compliant under SB721 (for apartments) and SB326 (for condominiums and HOAs). Yet, we encounter the same misunderstandings over and over among landlords, property managers, and homeowners. Here are three of the most common—and most dangerous—misconceptions about EEE inspections. 1. “Only visible surfaces need to be checked.” Many building owners assume that if the visible parts of a balcony or walkway look fine, they’ve passed the safety test. But that’s a dangerous myth. Inspectors are legally required to assess both visible and concealed components,... Read more
Find out how to handle lease violations that increase during the summer, like unauthorized guests, extra vehicles, barbecues, noise complaints, and extended tenant...
College rental season is just around the corner. To ensure you get the best ROI possible for your portfolio, if you are a landlord or property manager in a college town,...
Less than half of newly built apartments completed in the fourth quarter of 2024 had been rented within three months, up slightly from 47% the prior quarter, according...
The median U.S. asking rent dropped 1% year over year to $1,633 in May as elevated apartment supply gave renters room to negotiate. Asking rents fell fastest in...
Managing multifamily property warm-weather amenities involves more than dumping the occasional bag of chlorine in the swimming pool. “Managing summertime amenities comes with unique operational pressures due to high demand and increased foot traffic,” observed LIVunLtd’s President and COO Brian Buccino. Additionally, “overcrowding, amenity misuse and supply strain are common challenges, especially during the summer when resident activity surges,” said Alexandra LaFlam, national account executive at WithMe Inc. As such, Buccino, LaFlam and FirstService Residential’s Athenes Bauza told ApartmentBuildings.com that continuous oversight of summertime features is required to... Read more
Email marketing is one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools available to property managers looking to grow their business, nurture client relationships, and...
Want your upcoming balcony inspection to go smoothly? Whether you’re a property manager, HOA board member, or landlord, preparation is key to ensuring the process is...
Maybe it starts with a single complaint about loud footsteps upstairs. Then it’s the TV next door. Before long, you’re stuck managing a full-blown neighbor dispute...
When managing a rental property, one of the most practical decisions landlords face is which appliances to include. While it may seem like a simple checklist, the choice...
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