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Like many industries, waste haulers are still experiencing COVID-19-related difficulties, primarily the effects of labor shortages. Shortages were a problem before the pandemic began, and it has only been exacerbated. Labor shortages mean that service levels have been difficult for…

If you are a multifamily property owner, there’s a lot you need to do for things to run smoothly. Ensuring your units are full and maintaining happy tenants is only part of your job. On the business end of things,…

Credit scores are an integral part of everyone’s financial life. A good credit score can unlock savings and other financial benefits, like low interest rates and more favorable terms. Because timely rent payments are not traditionally reported to credit agencies,…

Communities often bill their residents for various utility charges like water, sewer, and trash. However, there are two utilities that residents are typically required to set up in their own name with the local utility provider: electric and gas. What…

In today’s economic climate, it’s becoming glaringly evident that retailers need to save money to make money. While there may seem like endless avenues to explore when looking to cut operating costs, there is one often overlooked: Utilities. Utilities are…

Running a multifamily community is no easy task, and when you have multiple communities to manage it becomes even more difficult. As such, it’s natural that you would stick to tried and true practices whenever possible. However, times evolve, laws…

If your property isn’t equipped with submeters, you might be wondering how to fairly charge your residents for utilities. RUBS uses the property’s shared utility expenses to calculate resident charges using a predetermined formula. What Does RUBS Stand For? RUBS…

Multifamily property owners are tasked with managing regulatory compliance in a multitude of ways; evictions, landlord and tenant laws, fair housing, and data security and privacy, just to name a few. So, it comes as no surprise to hear that…

Property owners across the nation are overpaying for their utilities by way of ineffective provider rates and errors. Utilities are one of the largest operating expenses for property owners and provider errors are on the rise, resulting in unnecessary overspending…