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Winter and freezing temperatures are forecast to roar back into Northeast Ohio in the next 24 hours or so, but there is still time to get out and complete a few simple tasks to help protect your property. You may also discover additional items that need improvements for next year and beyond. We all know…

Keeping your tenants safe and avoiding liability Keeping it Safe As the owner of an apartment building in Northeast Ohio you are responsible for the safety of your tenants. While your liability insurance may provide coverage for your negligence if a tenant is assaulted or there is a break-in, having a security action plan will…

One drip of water per second wastes 1,661 gallons of water per year according to the Department of Energy. Building owners need to develop strategies to keep consumption and heating costs down. While parts of Northeast Ohio are seeing rents increase, others are seeing decreases. What can a building owner or manager do to improve…

New Code requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors in certain Ohio buildings Be aware of what? A huge liability exposure for you as the owner of residential rental properties and apartments in Greater Cleveland. Be aware of carbon monoxide – the odorless, colorless gas that is produced any time fossil fuel is burned. Gas ranges, ovens, furnaces…

When you think apartment housekeeping, you probably think of jobs like tenants keeping their units clean, the garbage being picked up from the dumpster and the front of the building’s street appeal. But what about those housekeeping items that, if ignored, could lead to safety issues? Lighting, exits, floors, and stairs, if not properly maintained,…