When Is Hot Too Hot?Excessively hot water poses a serious scalding risk for apartment residents. Establish maintenance protocols that ensure safe water temperatures to avoid resident injury and litigation. Get Ready for RecyclingWith an eye on the environment, more municipalities are implementing rules mandating recycling. Here’s what apartment managers can do to increase resident satisfaction and minimize the impact on their bottom lines. Financing AvailableBy providing financing when disposing of distressed assets, special servicers are producing strong returns for lenders. Service HeroesWith its award-winning service, Regency has found that taking “heroic” steps leads to delighted customers and plenty of renewed leases. TV of TomorrowTelevision sent through broadband internet connections offers plenty of promise—but only for communities with modern and well-maintained wiring. Marketing to Mom and DadDeveloping marketing programs that engage parents can simplify student housing lease-up challenges next semester. Ginkgo Does Well By Doing GoodPlanet and profit go hand-in-hand for Ginkgo Residential, a third-party management company with a renewed emphasis on energy-efficient rehabilitation projects. |