Phoenix Property Management Blog

By Dick Rosen - Monday, February 7, 2022

Are You Ready for the Coming Year?

How prepared are you for the coming year? You may have made several New Year resolutions but life in general may still seems as hectic as the holidays. Here are seven steps to help you start this year on the right track.Check your gift cards and organize returns. The holidays hav...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, January 20, 2022

Risk Management: Habitability

What is habitability and why is it so important? Essentially, it is anything that endangers the livability of the property and the health and welfare of the tenants. Many common issues are lack of heat, running water, major roof leaks, unsafe electrical, carpeting, stairways, or ...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, January 5, 2022

New Year Resolutions for Residents

The beginning of January is traditionally the time when people are planning their year and making their “New Year Resolutions.” While it is true that many people forget their resolutions as the year progresses, there are many who do not. You can benefit by sitting dow...

By Dick Rosen - Sunday, December 26, 2021

What Makes a Good Tenancy?

Many people feel that once a tenant is residing in the property all that is required is to “collect the check.” As property managers, we often hear this comment, but know this statement is far from reality. Tenancy starts before the tenant moves in, progresses while t...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Keep the Happy in Your Holidays

The Holiday Season is a hectic time of year – there is more traffic, crowds, activities, and pressure to spend money and charge credit cards. Keeping the happy in the holiday season can be a challenge for anyone. It helps to take the time to plan and prepare what you truly ...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Handling Tenant Issues

In a perfect world of landlord/tenant relations, the rent is never late; there are never maintenance problems, emergencies, or any other difficulties; tenants are never angry. However, this delightful scenario is usually not the case and difficult situations take serious consider...

By Dick Rosen - Sunday, November 14, 2021

Good Tenants are Good Neighbors

Anyone can be a bad neighbor, and no one wants to live in an area where people violate local laws or practice poor living habits. It is important to live quietly and allow others the quiet enjoyment of their home. It is better to avoid any situation that could label a resident as...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Fair Housing & the Rental Process

It is crucial, when renting a property, that property managers and owners avoid discrimination. There are many pitfalls, and it requires good policies, procedures, and practices, to prevent unwanted Fair Housing complaints. Fair Housing actually began in the United Stat...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, October 7, 2021

Savings for the Gas Tank

Because oil prices have skyrocketed, filling up at the gas tank is very expensive today. Unfortunately, we do not have control over the oil companies and the politics involved. Everyone must take steps to consider how they are going to conserve on fuel for their vehicles. Co...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Security Deposit vs. Normal Wear & Tear

If you have 100 property managers in a meeting, the majority will agree that settling a security deposits dispute is one of the more difficult tasks in property management, particularly when it comes to determining “normal wear and tear,” also referred to by some as &...