Frozen pipes can burst if left unchecked, and in the cases of unoccupied properties, frozen pipes may not be immediately noticed until it is too late. Real estate managers should continue to perform maintenance tasks on their properties, especially in…
Maintaining a property can be a lot of work in the winter months, but there are some real estate property managers who prefer to take on the task of snow and ice removal themselves. Companies that offer snow and ice removal services…
As cold weather begins to become the norm, homeowners are encouraged to winterize their homes, but real estate managers for commercial properties should take the same steps to ensure that their properties are protected as well. In addition to performing…
Winter brings with it colder temperatures, shorter days, and the possibility of snow and ice and sometimes, slip and falls. Many cases that occur during the winter season involving slips and falls due to poor property maintenance involve businesses that do…
Perception can be Reality A significant part of property management is getting the right tenant for a property. This means that the property must be presented in the most welcoming of conditions. In the spring and summer, this is a…
Snow Removal consulting is a field with few practitioners because it can be a very complex area because of different standards and statutes in many areas. Knowledge about snow removal techniques, equipment, and responsibilities are critical when examining a property…
Snow Related Slip and Fall Accident Made the News in Oregon In Portland, several years ago, a snow slip and fall case resulted in a 12 person jury siding with the defendant and awarded 0 damages against the property management…
A Good Plan Can Save Property Owners from Liability and Lawsuits Most people don’t think about safety until an accident happens. That’s unwise. Ben Franklin said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and never is that…
Slip & fall cases can be serious business. In this article, "Snow Removal Case Seeking Damages in Excess of $150,000", an individual actually died which allegedly resulted from negligence. The widow then filed suit, .S. District Court for the Middle District of…
A clever man solves a problem, a wise man avoids it. All property owners should be concerned about the safety of their land, buildings, and premises. Most people carry insurance for the rare times that incidents occur despite precautions taken,…