Winter weather is coming and now is the time to start thinking about who you might hire as your snow removal contractor for your apartment complex. It’s no secret winter weather creates more opportunity for liability claims, especially slips and falls. If you own or manage an apartment building, contracting with a reputable snow removal…

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Insurance rates are going up Placing insurance for Snow Removal Contractors is becoming more difficult as more and more insurance companies are pulling out of the market. With winter right around the corner in Northeast Ohio what does that mean as you prepare for the season?  Your insurance premium may be going up this year.…

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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…

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Discover how inattention to proper clean-up could impact a business’ third-party liability. Read a scenario in which “clean up or pay up” could potentially apply to a commercial business. Whether you read it, hear it, or say it, there is definitely a common-sense ring to the phrase, “clean up or pay up”. It’s a first-party…

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Discover the gap between legal liability and insurance availability for e-scooter users. Read why e-scooters aren’t really as affordable as vendors say they are. Heads up, Cleveland. It’s “take 2” for e-scooters in select parts of the city. Two weeks ago, some adventurous/curious/hop-on, hop-off enthusiasts took to area streets on electric scooters. This is now…

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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…

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How often do you get to your office go through the rear entrance and not even notice the condition of the parking lot your customers and guests see or not notice gradual deterioration of an item? Having a simple checklist can help. How often do you get to your office go through the rear entrance…

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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,…

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