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A few months ago, after e-bike batteries sent a multifamily building in Brooklyn up in flames, Jan Lee got a call. As a licensed contractor, the Sunset Park building’s owners hoped Lee would be able to help them assess the repairs needed. It’s something he’s done before, but he said this was some of the worst damage he had ever seen. The fire started at the e-bike store on the ground floor and destroyed the store altogether. Firefighters arrived in time to save the building, but the water damage to the rental apartments above the store was bad enough that the tenants couldn’t stay, Lee said. “I was just aghast,” said Lee, who is also a board member of landlord... Read more
With just one week left until pandemic-era eviction rules were set to expire, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 renter...
Read the full White House Press Release Here. The White House announced Wednesday it is taking strategic steps to protect renters, including setting up limits on...
Perhaps one of the most positive developments in the rental-housing industry over the past decade is the increased focus on pet-friendly communities. Operators...
By Terrie Schauer, Author of Mindful Landlord Spinning, spinning, spinning—from one phone call to the next, one e-mail to the next, while the tiny red...
Key takeaways Wireless technology has made security systems more affordable Video doorbells and cameras can now show you when someone is at the door You can monitor your own security or have it done by a professional Not long ago, the only way to see who was at your door was through a tiny peephole. Now, you can just open a phone app from your living room, view the entire entranceway, and chat with that person before deciding whether or not to open the door—or let them in. A high-tech revolution is sweeping through the world of home security. Everyday doorbells are now equipped with video cameras and wireless intercoms. Your cell phone can now double as a security... Read more
Every property manager or management company is different, with different skills and different goals, but in general property management services are designed to take...
What to Consider Before Investing Not every type of investment property is right for every property investor. Commercial properties may work for one investor, while...
Cortland’s Karl Smith, aka “Dr Fitness,” offers advice on how to design and operate new and renovated gyms in apartment communities. When the Covid pandemic hit,...
At some point, every homeowner will deal with roof replacement costs. Whether it’s a few missing shingles or a major leak, roofing problems can quickly become a...
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