You found yourself a nice space--good location and the price is right. Security deposit paid and lease signed, how do you make someone else’s investment property into your home sweet home? What can you do to put your stamp on it, but still make sure you get your security deposit back? Here are four amazing ways to decorate your space and add color without making any permanent modifications....
‘Tis the season to be wary...of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a by-product of incomplete combustion. It is produced when oil, gas, or coal burns. The reason to be wary is because carbon monoxide is deadly and very hard to detect as it is colorless and odorless. Carbon monoxide bonds to the hemoglobin in your blood more readily than oxygen and makes you sick. The early symptoms present like the...
It might be something you strive for. It might be something you’ve never thought about before...what kind of tenant are you? You might think it doesn’t matter, but how you conduct yourself with your landlord can have long term effects. So, before you bash your landlord on social media, give a thought to what it takes to create a good relationship with your landlord and what it can get you down the...
The Danger of Dryer Sheets highlights some of the risks posed by commercial fabric softener dryer sheets. Whether you are looking to decrease your environmental toxin burden, prevent premature burn out of your dryer, or maintain the functionality of your fabric, there are some good reasons to opt out of the use of fabric softener or dryer sheets. And, you can maintain the softness and decrease the static...
Front load washing machines have increased in popularity over the years. Improvements in stability, along with energy, water, and space savings they offer, have made them a very appealing alternative to the traditional top-loading washing machine. The down-side of the front loading washer becomes more noticeable as time goes on: the smell. Front loading washing machines are known for their...
You saw a property that you love. You’ve got to have it. What next? What can you expect when you pursue a place to live? What can you expect if you have a special need? FAIR HOUSING ACT The Fair Housing Act is federal legislation designed to eliminate discrimination in housing. This applies to every part of the housing industry, including rental and property management. What it means is...
Gutters are a very important part of your property. Gutters are designed to catch the water that rolls off the roof from rain or snow and carry it to an area where it can drain properly. This keeps water from collecting in areas that cannot drain and lead to water damage in other parts of the property. Any time water damage is involved, there is a potential for mold proliferation, extending the damage from...
Looking for a place to live can be a drag. It gets especially depressing when you find the perfect place only to get denied or find that there is already a list of applicants ahead of you. If you’re looking for a place to live, here is some inside information on how the application process works and how long it takes. Use this information to be prepared and win your space! FIRST COME, FIRST...
Misconception and unrealistic expectations plague the property management industry. Both tenants and owners have ideas about who should pay for required maintenance and what maintenance is required. Property managers walk a tight-rope everyday, balancing an owner’s expectations for income and service with Fair Housing standards and state laws protecting tenants’ rights. Most questions...
Prestige Property Management is committed to ensuring the care of the properties we manage and the people we serve--tenants and clients. As part of our service, we conduct several property surveys to make sure that all the properties are well-maintained and comfortable to live in. The main times that you can expect to schedule a survey is at move in, lease renewal or move out. Here is what you can expect...