More Than Just Dirty

More Than Just Dirty

The Cleaning and Liability Issues Surrounding Violent Crime, Unattended Death and “Pack Rat” Sites
Apartment and property managers and owners deal with a variety of maintenance and liability issues on a daily basis. While they know what to do in usual circumstances, they are often unaware of the liabilities they face, or even the proper procedures [...]

February 24th, 2009 by Maria 

Tenant Screening - The First Line of Defense

Tenant Screening - The First Line of Defense

Getting a tenant for an unoccupied apartment is definitely a good idea. Besides getting enough cash to cover maintenance expenses for the place, the rent can also add to the family’s income. But getting good tenants is of prime importance in order to ensure safety and peace of mind in the long run. There are [...]

February 24th, 2009 by Maria 

Lower Crime Adds Value

Lower Crime Adds Value

Police officers often come equipped with guns, bullet proof vests, radio access to help and have partners to back them up. 
Often property management staff and Landlords take risks and have been threatened, yelled at, harassed, and endangered with none of these protections (ex: Leo Teskey’s beating of  landlord Dougald Miller which left him in a [...]

February 6th, 2009 by Maria