Philadelphia, PA Security News

September 29, 2020

Budgeting season is always a hectic time for community managers. As you plan your annual budget for 2021, keep in mind that lowering security risks can ultimately save your community money. Here are five ways a courtesy patrol helps your budget. 1. Reduce Property Damage Costs Damage to common areas, such as lobbies and pools, […]

August 25, 2020

All community managers deal with the cost of resident turnover which can be a large expense that financially hurts your bottom line and takes up your time. When a resident leaves your community, there are numerous costs incurred including repair and cleaning costs to maintain the unit, marketing expenses to find another qualified resident, application […]

July 16, 2020

As we begin returning to normal, residents and community management teams alike are eager to begin enjoying their communities’ amenities again! The majority of open space amenities, such as grill areas, playgrounds, and well-ventilated community buildings as well as pools are opening up across the state. That being said, most are operating with restrictions on […]

July 16, 2020

Eviction Moratorium: What Could Go Wrong? A simple answer to that question, many things. Those of us in the apartment industry know that one of our least favorite functions and duties is the inevitable reality of needing to evict a resident. The vast majority of community management teams never make this decision lightly and do […]

June 23, 2020

As a community manager, you are responsible for entire residential communities. Selecting the right security can be overwhelming. One in five residents moves out of a community because of security issues so it is important for your community to have a security plan that makes residents feel safe. Courtesy patrols are a nice amenity and […]