Maintenance & Repair

Where Do I Put My Smoke Detector

April 5, 2018 / Maintenance & Repair, safety measures, safety tips
Here’s What Seniors Want in an Apartment–and How to Win Their Business

March 16, 2018 / 55+ communities, 55+ community, 55+ renters, 55+ residents, Condominium & Homeowners Associations, elderly renters, elderly residents, elderly tenants, Landlords, Maintenance & Repair, older renters, older residents, older tenants, Rental Property Management, senior renters, senior residents, senior tenants, seniors, Tenant Retention, Tenants

We posted an article last week that looked at how and why rental demand is increasing among Americans ages 55 and above. This is a trend that is expected to continue as Baby Boomers age. So, the question becomes: How will you capture a share of the 55+ renter market? It’s important for landlords, property […]

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Adams | Sterling Newsletter – March 4, 2018 – Unnecessary Assessment

March 4, 2018 / Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair

California’s Leader in Community Association Law March 4, 2018 UNNECESSARY $12,000 ASSESSMENT QUESTION: My HOA wants every household to pay $12,000 for an unnecessary special assessment. And, they didn’t get 51% approval vote. Is that legal? ANSWER: Special assessments do not […]
How Can Hardscaping & Softscaping Improve Your Property’s Appeal & Sustainability?

March 2, 2018 / Condominium & Homeowners Associations, garden, gardening, gardens, hardscape, hardscaping, landscaping, Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, planting, plants, Property Maintenance, Rental Property Management, softscape, softscaping, Tenant Retention

There’s no better time than the beginning of spring to improve the appeal and sustainability of your rental property or HOA community. In this post, we’ll talk about hardscaping and softscaping: What the difference is between the two, and how you can develop feasible, cost-effective plans for your property’s outdoor areas. — 5 Tips for […]

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7 Tips for Handling a Hoarding Resident at Your Property

February 16, 2018 / Fair Housing, hoarder, hoarder resident, hoarder residents, hoarder tenant, hoarder tenants, Hoarders, hoarding, hoarding resident, hoarding residents, hoarding tenant, hoarding tenants, horder, horder resident, horder residents, horder tenant, horder tenants, horders, hording, hording resident, hording residents, landlord-tenant law, Landlords, Lease Agreements, Maintenance & Repair, problem resident, problem residents, problem tenant, problem tenants, Rental Property Management, resident issues, resident problems, tenant issues, tenant problems, Tenants

Every time I visit my parents’ house, I threaten to bring a commercial-grade dumpster with me the next time around. They just have TOO. MUCH. STUFF. It feels like the walls are caving in on me! You might feel the same way about a resident living at your property. Unfortunately, you can’t just show up […]

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How to Pick a Generator to Prevent Winter Power Outages: Frequently Asked Questions from Landlords

January 5, 2018 / appliance, Appliances, cold, cold weather, generator, generators, ice, Landlords, Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, Property Management, Rental Property Management, snow, winter, winter weather

Winter is officially here, and if you live in a northern state, you’re gearing up for a few more months of cold and possibly snowy weather. One of the worst parts of winter weather is the power outages that can sometimes occur as the result of snow or power overload. A generator ensures that your […]

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5 Proven Ways to Thaw Frozen Pipes Before They Burst

January 5, 2018 / blizzard, blizzards, cold, frozen pipe, frozen pipes, ice, Landlords, Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, pipes, Rental Property Management, snow, storm, storms, winter

Bitterly cold weather has gripped the majority of the Midwest and Northeast. Even Niagara Falls has frozen! These record-breaking temperatures are wreaking havoc on people’s pipes. A frozen pipe, if left untreated, can burst–causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage along the way. Many landlords, property managers, and HOAs will need to take steps to […]

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5 Tips for Landlords for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

December 22, 2017 / christmas, holidays, Landlords, Maintenance & Repair, new year, new year's, Property Management, Rental Property Management, Tenants, winter, winter advice, winter safety, winter tips, winterization

Could you use a vacation? Once the holidays wind down, it’s the perfect time to get away–but seasonal hazards like winter storms, freezing temperatures, and residential fires may have you feeling apprehensive about leaving your property at risk. As you work hard to ensure that your residents have a safe and stress-free holiday, it’s easy […]

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5 Apartment Design Trends to Consider if You’re Ready to Renovate

December 1, 2017 / amenities, apartment design, apartment trends, Apartments, Condominium & Homeowners Associations, design, design trends, green building, green buildings, green design, green living, interior design, Investment Property, Landlords, Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, renovation, renovation trends, renovations, Rental Property Management, Renters, smart home, smart home tech, smart home technology, smart homes, sustainable living, sustainable spaces, Technology, Tenant Retention, trends

Whether you’re on a condo board or renting out a home that you inherited, featuring on-trend rental property renovations can help you to stay on top in a competitive market. So, which apartment renovation trends should you implement if you’re looking to update your property in 2018? Read on to find out. — 5 Apartment […]

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5 Apartment Design Trends to Consider if You’re Ready to Renovate

December 1, 2017 / amenities, apartment design, apartment trends, Apartments, Condominium & Homeowners Associations, design, design trends, green building, green buildings, green design, green living, interior design, Investment Property, Landlords, Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, renovation, renovation trends, renovations, Rental Property Management, Renters, smart home, smart home tech, smart home technology, smart homes, sustainable living, sustainable spaces, Technology, Tenant Retention, trends

Whether you’re on a condo board or renting out a home that you inherited, featuring on-trend rental property renovations can help you to stay on top in a competitive market. So, which apartment renovation trends should you implement if you’re looking to update your property in 2018? Read on to find out. — 5 Apartment […]

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