Heat and AC Zones Guide: Why Having Multiple Zones Benefit the Tenants

May 11, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a rental property with multiple rooms, a zoned home is a must as different family members have different comfort levels. Here’s  Green Ocean’s Heat and AC Zone Guide to familiarize yourself with the benefits of having multiple zones. What is a zone?   A zone is a different section of the actual building that…

How to Remove Satellite Mount Marks

April 26, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes  From time to time, we deal with different problems as property managers. One example of which is mount marks from illegally installed satellites. In this article, you will get some ideas on how to remove satellite mount marks.   In all of our leases, we state that they’re not allowed to install satellites.  …

Lower your Liabilities with Proactive Maintenance Planning

April 9, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes    As a landlord, planning ways on how to reduce your liability and preventing any accidents and injuries to your tenants are necessary. You need to learn how to lower your liabilities with Proactive Maintenance Planning. Here’s how.   Think Proactive   The best solution for every landlord is to have a proactive approach…

Roof Maintenance Tips You Need to Know

April 7, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes  Roofs are more prone to damage than you think. Rain can cause leaks and wind can bring about fallen trees which can pose significant impairments. As such, it is important to look after your roof by doing regular inspections by a roofing professional to do minor fixes and repairs if necessary. In this article,…

How to Avoid Ice Build Up on Roof Gutters

April 1, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes  Maintaining a property is not a one-day job where you will just wipe the windows or mop the floors to avoid dirt accumulation. Landlords, property managers, and tenants should work hand in hand to make sure that the property has a good curb appeal and is maintained well.   In property maintenance, cleaning of…

Who Should Pay the Public Utilities?

March 15, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Paying of public utilities such as water and electricity can cause confusion to some landlords. In this article, we’re going to be covering whether you can have tenants pay the public utilities.   Can they pay for public utilities?     The answer is NO. Typically, what will end up happening is that each…

Is Emergency Light Testing Required?

February 22, 2021

Reading Time: < 1 minute    With every single commercial building, whether it’s in a condo association, bigger commercial buildings, or even on multi-family homes, there is emergency lighting.   Did you know that emergency lighting has batteries? Sometimes, they are also hardwired but there are batteries within the lights and they have to be tested all the time. When…

5 Most Affordable Ways to Increase Curb Appeal

February 16, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes  In today’s article,  we’re going to be talking about the best and easiest and most affordable ways to increase the curb appeal of your property.   Prospective renters or even your current renters come to the property and they feel like they’re at home and they want to pay more money and more rent…

Process of Getting Curb Cut and Driveway Explained

February 11, 2021

Reading Time: 10 minutes    Key Terms to Know: Curb Cuts and Driveway Approaches To help make sense of the ins and outs of curb cuts and driveway installations, let’s break down some of the essential terminology you’ll come across during the process: Business Driveway Curb Cut & Apron This refers to the specially designed opening in the…

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