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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. Residents should be kept informed about delays and next steps.

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Residential Property Maintenance Metrics and Improving NOI (with Ray Hespen)

Fourandhalf

Ray Hespen, who is a frequent flier on The Property Management Show, joined us again to discuss maintenance metrics and how measurement improves resident satisfaction and owner NOI. The last time he was on the podcast, in late 2023, his team was just beginning to establish this concept of maintenance analytics.

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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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Outdoor maintenance services that pay off—For you, your tenants, and your properties

Buildium

Outdoor maintenance services do more than keep your properties looking goodthey can reduce legal risk and even open up new revenue opportunities. While that can happen, there are many reasons why youd want to consider investing in them, including: Safety: Making outdoor maintenance tasks your tenants responsibility could become a liability.

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HOA maintenance schedules: How to stay organized and keep residents happy

Buildium

In any homeowners association (HOA), maintenance goes beyond mowing lawns or cleaning sidewalksits about creating a community that feels safe, cared for, and well-managed. Thats why buttoned-up HOA maintenance scheduling is important. Each type of maintenance requires a different scheduling approach.

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Rental property maintenance software for landlords

Buildium

If youre renting out your property, its only a matter of time before youll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. Because maintenance is such an important and constant responsibility for landlords, it pays to have software that can help lighten the load.

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Property maintenance management workflows 201: Shifting from reactive to proactive maintenance

Buildium

As your property management company grows, your maintenance game has to level up, too. Read on to learn her detailed strategies for leveling up your maintenance workflows. Knowing When to Enhance Your Maintenance Workflows Updating your maintenance workflows can be tricky. How long do turnovers take?