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7 Multifamily Disaster Planning Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

By Grace Hill / September 5, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Multifamily Disaster Planning Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

When disaster strikes, multifamily properties can be hit hard. From hurricanes and floods to fires and power outages, the potential for disaster can be overwhelming. That’s why having a solid disaster plan is essential to protecting your property, staff, and residents.  However, despite the importance of disaster planning, there are common mistakes that can make… Read More »

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Combating the Opioid Epidemic in Multifamily Settings

By Grace Hill / July 15, 2023 / 0 Comments

Opioid addiction is contributing to a decline in overall life expectancy in the US.

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Prepare Now For Spring Disasters And Avoid Panic: 5 Things You Need To Do Now

By Grace Hill / March 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Prepare Now For Spring Disasters And Avoid Panic: 5 Things You Need To Do Now

Spring is quickly approaching, and with it — selling season! Hooray! While we look forward to those warmer, sunnier days that often bring an influx of prospects, now is the time to prepare your property and people for the busy days ahead. As a multifamily property manager, it’s your responsibility to make sure your property… Read More »

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3 Key Areas of Focus for Successful Reopen-Office Policies

By Grace Hill / May 24, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Key Areas of Focus for Successful Reopen-Office Policies

As mask mandates and other restrictions are lifted across the U.S. and beyond, policy makers continue to acknowledge falling COVID-19-related cases and hospitalization rates. Therefore, return-to-office workplace policies are also being revisited, revised and introduced to employees. Never has this been more vital, as more employees today prefer – and are even demanding – work-from-home… Read More »

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Federal Vaccine Mandate Has Apartment Companies Strategizing Employee Policies

By Grace Hill / November 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Federal Vaccine Mandate Has Apartment Companies Strategizing Employee Policies

Update: On Thursday, January 13, the United States Supreme Court invalidated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The ETS was initially scheduled to take effect in December 2021 and had been on hold while under judicial review.   Grace Hill spoke to three firms about their… Read More »

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The OSHA Vaccine Mandate: What Employers Need to Know

By Grace Hill / November 5, 2021 / Comments Off on The OSHA Vaccine Mandate: What Employers Need to Know

Update: On Thursday, January 13, the United States Supreme Court invalidated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The ETS was initially scheduled to take effect in December 2021 and had been on hold while under judicial review.   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has… Read More »

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Training & Policies to Review Prior to Vaccine Mandate Implementation

By Grace Hill / October 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Training & Policies to Review Prior to Vaccine Mandate Implementation

Last week we discussed actions property management employers can take while waiting for the new federal vaccine mandate to be finalized. As we mentioned, the mandate will likely impact many of your organization’s processes, such as recordkeeping, confidentiality, reasonable accommodations, and more. While it’s too soon to implement a vaccine policy, now is a great… Read More »

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Training & Policies To Review Prior to Vaccine Mandate Implementation

By Grace Hill / September 30, 2021 / Comments Off on Training & Policies To Review Prior to Vaccine Mandate Implementation

Last week we discussed actions property management employers can take while waiting for the new federal vaccine mandate to be finalized. As we mentioned, the mandate will likely impact many of your organization’s processes, such as recordkeeping, confidentiality, reasonable accommodations, and more. While it’s too soon to implement a vaccine policy, now is a great… Read More »

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Implementing the New Federal Vaccine Mandate. An Action Plan for Employers

By Stephanie Anderson / September 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Implementing the New Federal Vaccine Mandate. An Action Plan for Employers

To contain the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, President Biden has proposed a new federal vaccine mandate applicable to certain businesses. The mandate includes the strictest vaccination requirements yet imposed and could affect almost two-thirds of the American workforce, including the property management industry.  While the mandate isn’t anticipated to go into effect for several… Read More »

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Complying with the Extended CDC Eviction Moratorium

By Grace Hill / May 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Complying with the Extended CDC Eviction Moratorium

Complying with the Extended CDC Eviction Moratorium On March 29, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended its federal eviction moratorium order through June 30, 2021. In response, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a joint statement announcing that they will increase scrutiny of eviction… Read More »

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Virtual Leasing – Where Are You in the Change Management Process?

By Grace Hill / August 20, 2020 / 0 Comments

Strategies to ensure your organization’s shift to virtual leasing is successful now and later.

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Back to Work with Terry Danner

By Grace Hill / August 20, 2020 / Comments Off on Back to Work with Terry Danner

Even during the most severe COVID-19 quarantine lockdowns, onsite teams have never stopped working to keep their communities safe. SightPlan CEO Terry Danner is celebrating these everyday frontline heroes in the groundbreaking video series, “Back to Work with Terry Danner.” Grace Hill is delighted to partner with  SightPlan and HD Supply to share this journey… Read More »

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