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Navigating Zoning Laws: Facilitating ADU Development in Urban Areas

Beach Front Property Management

Many city websites and planning departments provide guidelines on the following: Lot size requirements Setback and height restrictions Permissible ADU types (detached, attached, conversion) Parking rules Access to utility 2. Determine Property Eligibility Each property has unique characteristics that affect ADU viability.

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How to automate facility management workflows

MRI Software

From tracking work orders to ensuring regulatory compliance, facility managers face numerous challenges that slow productivity and increase risk. Automating key workflows can streamline maintenance scheduling, improve asset tracking, and enhance overall space utilization. Table of contents: Why automate facility management workflows?

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6 Property Management Tax Mistakes: Are You Making Them?

Buildium

For example, you can deduct the rent and utilities you spend for an office or other workspace outside of your home. Employees and Contractors If you hire one or more employees, your payroll, as well as costs such as health insurance and other benefits are fully deductible. To learn more, check out our blog post on 1031 exchanges.

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100+ Questions Every LA Multifamily Investor Should Ask

InveServe

What are all the recurring operating expenses (property taxes Proposition 13 considerations, insurance earthquake coverage is essential, utilities, maintenance, management fees)? utilizes best-in-class screening while respecting tenant rights.) How do I ensure lease compliance in the LA context? tenant relocation costs)?

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A Complete Guide to Commercial Building Maintenance: Checklists, Costs, and Schedules

MRI Software

Regular upkeep not only prevents costly repairs but also improves energy efficiency, ensures compliance with regulations, and enhances the overall experience for occupants. Regular testing and servicing of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and extinguishers ensure compliance with local fire codes and regulations.

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PART 1: Why the Vendor Bidding Process Is Broken (and What It’s Costing Property Managers)

Fourandhalf

All of that labor comes with no guarantee that those bids are even getting done, and those are hours that can be utilized elsewhere in your business. It may have to do with contractor overhead, or it could be the market conditions or the bidding strategy. This can add up to 10 hours a week, which might cost 400 to 520 hours per year.

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Run better HOA board meetings: Tips and tools for association managers

Buildium

Compliance: Meetings help confirm that all actions and decisions align with the communitys governing documents and relevant legal requirements, thereby safeguarding the communitys interests. These materials may include financial reports, proposed budgets, contractor bids, and correspondence from homeowners.