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Green as the New Mantra: What Tenants May Want

February 20, 2010 – 5:38 am

Vacancy rates are up and as managers struggle to lease vacant units, the competition for prospective tenants is ferocious. Here we offer suggestions for green property maintenance, repairs and general practices that will attract and retain the uber-green tenant, a rapidly expanding class.

By Elizabeth Madrigal | Posted in Business | Also tagged apartments, ASHRAE, bike racks, clotheslines, Composting, condominiums, EnergyStar, FSC, green cleaning, green landscaping, Green Maintenance, green managment, green marketing, HVAC systems maintenance, hydrozone irrigation, indigenous plants, light pollution, multifamily, natural lighting, pervious hardscapes, profitability, renovate, residnet, shared cars, skyglow, sustainability, water conservation | Comments (0)

How To Perform A Water Audit

January 8, 2010 – 8:04 pm

Follow these simple steps and perform your own water audit, detect leaks and begin the process of managing your property’s consumption.

By Kimberly Madrigal | Posted in Water | Also tagged annual maintenance program, apartment building, data logging, diaphragms, dye tablets, graph, homeowners association, leaks, sprinkler system, toilet flappers, ultrasonic leak detection, vacancy, water audit, water bills, water meter | Comments (0)

Free Weatherization Offered to Low Income Households, Renters Included

January 8, 2010 – 6:26 pm

Free weatherization for low income renters and residents is now being offered by the government. These free upgrades can make your units more affordable. Contact your state LIHEAP office.

By Kimberly Madrigal | Posted in Energy | Also tagged apartment, caulking, government assistance, insulation, LIHEAP, low income, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, multifamily, Residents, weather stripping, weatherization | Comments (0)