Water intrusion happens, whether it’s from a heavy rain, flood or plumbing malfunction, when it occurs it’s important to know how to battle mold growth. In this interview, Mark shares his tips on how to keep water out of your building and prevent a mold problem from starting and turning hazardous.
What do you do if you learn that your tenant has moved in a roommate without your permission? This topic comes up often in our monthly Legal Panel and is one in which we devoted an entire meeting to. Some of you reported that you are presently experiencing what you believe to be unwarranted occupancies…
Tired of pouring endless money into advertising? Do you wonder which ads are “REALLY” working for the properties you manage? Would you like a bullet-proof system for capturing the results from your advertising? Below are three concepts that will enable you to track your advertising like a hawk! Really, it’s that simple!
Doing repairs on rental properties and interacting with tenants adds a whole new component to maintenance. Vendors who recognize the intricate skill and experience required to get the job done are an asset to rental property owners. If you master these five areas and consistently perform them well you will make yourself more marketable.
January 1st, 2013 means a new beginning, resolutions, or maybe just too many bowl games or not enough…you decide. For us, the New Year represents the fundamental transformation of the commercial water heater industry as we know it.
Super Landlord Tip 1 Include in your lease the following wording: “Resident agrees to pay Landlord a service charge of $25 if it is necessary to deliver a legal notice for any violation of the rental agreement to this address.”
In over twenty six years as a property manager, we have been faced with numerous challenges with our vendors. Let me give you a few examples:
Dear AOA: We continue to find membership with AOA invaluable and want to thank so many of you in your valley office these many years. Specifically, Marilyn has always been fantastic as has Karen, Toni and Shelly – thank you all again. Good service should always be commended as well. Regards, John B. Patton
Property owners and management companies know how hard it is to find and keep good tenants. If a tenant complains about suspected mold, it’s important to take it seriously. Having vendors in place, (mold consultants and remediation contractors), allows a property owner or management company to react quickly to a mold complaint. A quick reaction…
Test Only Property managers need to perform a certain amount of due diligence when investigating the frequent occurrence of tenants who complain about mold. Sometimes there is a problem, other times there is not. A test only company will perform an inspection of the unit, collect moisture readings, and collect samples to confirm or rule…