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Apartment maintenance management software: A complete guide for property managers

Buildium

Apartment managers do much more than fix leaking faucets or unclog drains. Traditional manual maintenance processes—paper work orders, phone calls, spreadsheets—often slow operations and cause errors or delays, especially as unit numbers grow. Standalone tools often cost less if maintenance management is the main concern.

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Why Fair Housing Applies to Maintenance Too

American Apartment Owners Association

But an often-overlooked aspect is how maintenance services, including unit repairs, are handled. While the FHA doesnt directly reference repairs or maintenance, it clearly prohibits discrimination in the delivery of housing-related services. When complaints do arise, timely and respectful resolution is key.

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Choosing an apartment management certification: Tips and comparisons

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Apartment management demands a diverse skill set and constant adaptation. Earning an apartment management certification validates your expertise, boosts your credibility, and advances your career. This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification.

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3 companies turning rental property maintenance on its head—and how to start benefiting from them

Buildium

Property maintenance might just be one aspect of property management—but when it’s mismanaged, the consequences can snowball fast. Using property maintenance software is a surefire way to stay ahead of these issues—and there are a few companies out there that make doing so easier than ever.

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Smart Renovations That Boost Rental Value: Tech-Driven Upgrades for Modern Apartments

American Apartment Owners Association

The trends come and go, while tenants are becoming more demanding in terms of house appliances and smart technologies that should be installed inside your apartment. Modernize Your Kitchen Whether you own a big apartment or a small studio, the kitchen often becomes the heart of the place. Energy-Efficient Tech.

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Choosing apartment property management software: Features, evaluating your options, and implementation tips

Buildium

Managing apartment buildings means juggling leasing, maintenance, accounting, resident communication, owner relations, and countless other tasks. To tackle all of this while maintaining a consistently high level of service, you’ll need apartment property management software. It just needs to do the right things well.

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Apartment gate security entry management: Finding your ideal system

Buildium

Apartment communities face unique security challenges, especially in controlling access at entry points. With rising concerns about property crime and liability and more pressure for tech-enabled, convenient entry options, managing gate security has become both more important and more difficult for apartment managers.