Property Management Blog

Enjoy the BBQ!! but follow these 10 safety tips…

GAS GRILLS Liquid petroleum (LP) gas or propane, used in gas grills, is highly flammable. Each year about 30 people are injured as a result of gas grill fires and explosions. Many of these occur when consumers first use a grill that has been left idle for a period of time or just...

Leaky Condo?

Leaks and water damage in a condominium can stem from various sources: The water heater or bathtub overflowing in the upstairs unit. Maybe roof damage or a pipe that burst, or a variety of other reasons. Depending on the source of the issue, different parties may need to get invo...

Frozen Pipes Can Burst and Make a Big Mess!!

Here’s how to prevent it… Cold temperatures can cause water pipes to freeze and burst … this can create serious flooding and damage. The best prevention against frozen pipes is to keep them above the freezing point. Be sure to follow these 6 simple steps will prevent frozen...

Why You Should NEVER Hire an Unlicensed Contractor for Your Property Projects

Contractors need to put a lot of time, effort and money to obtain a license, including getting proper insurance and surety bonds. Licensed contractors have more expenses and therefore tend to be more expensive. Should I go with the Cheap / Unlicensed Contractor? NO!! Here are som...

Keep Summer Fun and Safe!

Managers and residents in communities everywhere should have an emergency plan in place in the unlikely event of any kind of natural disasters: Hurricane Tornado Earthquake Blizzard Flood Associations should also have a plan for reacting to other types of emergencies...

Detect and Prevent Theft, Fraud & Embezzlement in HOAs

Condominium associations are frequent targets of embezzlement and fraud. Large sums of money and lax controls make it attractive to commit this kind of crime. Embezzlers manage to steal $100,000 and sometimes more than $1 million over the course of 1 to 5 years. How to DETECT Fra...

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

To help county residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert have announced the availability of free mosquito control products: Mosquito Dunks®: Come to the Health Depart...

3 Steps For Managing Security Deposit Refunds

Having tenants in our rental properties can be great things when we go through the proper suggested tips to find the perfect fit, but just like in anything, there can be ups and downs. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that are not ideal and we have to start asking big...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for the m...

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you donât want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way to ensu...