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Managing Difficult Tenants and Preventing Tenant Lawsuits if Possible And Other Asset Protection Safeguards By Nate Bernstein, Attorney at Law LA Real Estate Law Group  Use psychology and positive energetic communication rather than brute force and intimidation.     Sometimes the tenant’s problem and grievance has escalated because they cannot reach a manager or owner by phone and they are playing phone tag.   The issue is one of poor customer service.   If the problem cannot be resolved on the phone,  have you or your manager set up an in person sit down meeting with the tenant and let both sides state their concerns and grievances.  Show some empathy for the tenant.  ... Read more

Labor Day may signal the unofficial last day of summer, the final big opportunity for outdoor gatherings, but as cooler weather approaches the desire of your residents to chill on patios, decks and outside common areas doesn’t fade. If anything, more people will frequent conversational areas like fire pits and around the grill. The sad fact is, however, that mosquitos are going to be right there with them, especially in parts of the country recently affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. As a property manager, you will be tasked with thinking about ways to control mosquitos. Mosquitos, which can be the bane of outdoor fun, typically hang around until a freeze. Numerous ways to control... Read more