Rental Housing Journal Arizona
August 2016 - Vol. 8 Issue 8
2. Six Steps for an Effective Preventative Maintenance Plan
7. Dear Maintenance Men – Countertops, Leaky Roofing and Cleaning Fiberglass Tubs
3. Top 10 Worst Property Management Mistakes
10. Is Your Property Safe For Children?
4. Ask the Secret Shopper – Technology vs Customer Service
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What Property Managers Need to Know Before the Monsoons Hit
Why Rental Housing Professionals Should Think About HR
By: Eric Skoog, president of SUNVEK
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ith the minute-to-minute demands of managing and servicing rental properties, who has time for HR? Best hiring and retention practices can take a back seat to maintenance repairs, rent collection, showings and listings, right? It’s true that HR usually can’t compete with maintenance emergencies and other such urgent matters, but it needs to be part of the regular routine. HR done well gives employers the tools to create a great workplace and to ensure compliance with employee-related laws and regulations. It sets and maintains a solid, stable foundation. Ignor-
storms, to annual monsoons in parts of the country. With lack of proper maintenance, even seemingly minor weather conditions can result in a wave of costly repair expenses, damaged personal property, temporarily closed businesses and more. During the monsoons, water damage is a significant concern for apartment
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complexes, rental homes, and even businesses due to the potential for heavy rainfall and drastic temperature changes. According to Culture of Safety, water damage claims account for $11 billion in damages annually. With monsoons in the forecast, there are some things continued on page 10
Be Aware Of Safety Issues, But Don’t Discriminate
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ollowing the recent non-specific terrorist alert to apartment communities on possible terrorism, most landlords are looking at ways to assist the government and make their apartment communities safe and secure for their residents. However, there are other concerns management should also be aware of. On the one hand, landlords should not racially profile certain groups. They should treat all prospective and current residents the same. On the oth-
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roof protects property and tenants possessions, but can easily be overlooked until leaks appear. With hundreds, perhaps thousands, of tenants to take care of, routine roofing maintenance needs to be top of mind for property managers. Roofs serve as the first barrier to the elements, from sun exposure to thunder-
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