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Q&A: Tenant with Severe Cat Allergies
My new tenant says she has severe allergic reactions to cats. The previous tenant had two cats, but they weren’t a problem then. My new tenant is insisting I need to do a cleanup, since she’s essentially disabled because of asthma and her allergies. Is this a requirement? Allan, Santa Barbara, California You probably […]
What Community Association Directors Need to Know About Property Insurance
Determining the appropriate insurance for an association property–whether it’s owner-occupied or rented out–often involves a lengthy review process with many facets that require your attention. One overlooked detail can cost your community association board thousands of dollars and lead to multiple unhappy stakeholders. — What Kind of Insurance Does a Homeowners Association Need? The Basics […]
5 Secrets to Shorter Association Board Meetings
Real talk: No board member has ever wished that association board meetings could last longer. After all, every board member is a volunteer who’s sacrificing their free time to make your community a better place to live. The less time they have to spend in meetings, the happier they’ll be–and the easier it’ll be to […]
Do Month-to-Month Leases Benefit Landlords?
For some landlords, keeping units occupied from one month to the next and avoiding unexpected vacancies is a major source of stress. Most landlords rely on term leases to keep renters in place for a set period of time; but would you and your residents benefit from an alternative arrangement? Here are 4 key questions […]
3 Qualities to Look for in an Effective Property Manager–from the Owner of a Property Management Firm
Property management is a profession that overlaps and intersects with many other fields, such as accounting, marketing, construction, law, insurance, and many more. This makes it very hard to find or identify a good property manager versus an average or below-average one. The three qualities of an effective property manager are transparency, maintenance capabilities, and […]