Aug 25, 2023 | Maintenance
Water, air, and pests infiltrate through overlooked openings around windows, vents, pipes, siding, and trim. Before property managers know it, insulation is soaked, energy bills skyrocket, and residents share space with uninvited critters. Proper caulking and sealing...
Jul 26, 2023 | Maintenance
Neglected appliances pose a significant and increasing threat to the safety of multi-family residences. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that clogged dryer vents account for 34 percent of 2,900 dryer fires and claim five fatalities annually. Without proper...
Jul 26, 2023 | Maintenance
Property damage may be avoided if residential and commercial properties are kept to proper quality and appearance standards. That’s why keeping buildings’ exterior and common areas spotless is a critical property management task. Although intensive,...
Jul 19, 2023 | Maintenance
Property managers, community managers, and owners of multi-family and commercial properties in the bustling Portland Metro Area, understand the importance of maintaining a well-kept and visually appealing environment for tenants and visitors. One aspect that...
Jun 23, 2023 | Janitorial, Maintenance
Window maintenance and repair is one task that may get lost on the to-do list for property managers, but windows are so much more than stylistic touches. Properly maintained windows provide natural light, need fewer repairs, and help preserve energy. As a property...
Jun 6, 2023 | Maintenance, Remediation
When it comes to maintaining safe, sturdy, energy-efficient buildings, it’s easy to focus on the visible areas like common spaces, building siding, exterior and interior doors, windows, etc. However, one frequently overlooked area is the crawl space. Crawl spaces play...
