As you know, compliance audits / inspections provide an opportunity for both you and your property to shine. There are several ways to ensure the property looks its best the day of the audit: Keep in contact with your landscapers to ensure they will also be there the morning of the audit so it looks […]
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Hi Managers, The Fall Flag order has been placed, and should arrive next week! At your earliest convenience, have your maintenance team switch your flags. Please do not mis-match with the old flag versions, or re-use tattered flags from last year. To learn how to install the marketing flags, see these CRES Flag FAQ and Installation instructions.
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Curb appeal is one of the most important tasks of a site’s staff. Every employee should be activity participating in optimizing your marketing potential by continuously improving the curb appeal of your property. Organize your staff’s efforts by holding weekly staff meetings; talk about what was done last week, recognize members of your staff that
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During this time of year the heat can become dangerous if you aren’t making sure to hydrate. Maintenance staff (and quite a few managers as well) are out in the direct sunlight, or often sweltering in a vacant apartment during these hot days, and are at risk of dehydration and heat illness. With this in
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As the days begin to warm up, windows will be open more often. Please make sure to prioritize maintenance requests to repair missing or loose window screens. These screens are very important for the safety of all residents, especially those living on upper floors. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more information on
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As the weather begins to get warmer, residents will be using patios, balconies and porches more often. This checklist as a friendly reminder for residents in shared community space. Items on patios should be limited to patio furniture in good repair, potted plants, and satellite dishes not attached to the building. Residents should be mindful
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Here are some important tips on lifting and carrying: Lift comfortably. You are the best judge of the most comfortable position for yourself. Bend to lift an object – don’t stoop! Keep your back straight by tucking in your chin. Lift with leg muscles, not back muscles. Ask for help with heavy, awkward items. Use two
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Take advantage of the summer months to make timely community improvements. Below are some suggestions for summer projects. Please contact your supervisor to get approval prior to beginning work. Survey asphalt and concrete for signs of damage or trip hazards. Document and report damage to your supervisor, discuss proper remedies. Landscape maintenance, irrigation system repairs
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Your residents contribute to your community’s curb appeal, so it is imperative that they know the rules when it comes to keeping patios and doorways clean, as well as other areas of the community. Focus on discussing curb appeal at the time of the move in; continue to walk your property on a daily basis.
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Cambridge implements a routine, annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection Plan for each community. The goal of the plan is to enter and thoroughly inspect each apartment no less than one time per year to prevent serious maintenance issues over the long term, and properly budget for maintenance needs. The plan schedules and tracks apartments normally over
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As children begin to spend more time outdoors, it is the opportune time to clean play equipment and conduct a thorough safety check. Look for loose screws and bolts, and make sure any wood is in solid condition with no cracking or rough edges that can cause splinters. Touch up paint, if necessary, and check
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If your community has a swimming pool, please take a look at our Swimming Pool Checklist below, we want to make sure that you are on track to open your pool on schedule for Memorial Day Weekend! If you discover that you need to purchase any items related to opening your pool, please get approval from
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As we rapidly approach this holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to provide some timely guidance to communities on some critically important items to have on site in situations when after-hours calls come in at rather inconvenient times during the holidays. A replacement for each appliance likely to be used by a resident
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Please find a updated 2016 specification sheet below. This spec sheet includes information on maintenance items for unit turnovers and replacements as well as general property equipment. If you have any questions about any items listed, please speak with your supervisor. CRES Spec Sheet Revised January 2016
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Hello! The CRES Spec Sheet is a living document and is updated annually. Please take a moment to confirm that you and your staff are all using the most current version of this reference guide which was last updated January 2016. CRES Spec Sheet Revised January 2016 Thank you for your attention to this and please
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