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As lovely as falling snow looks from inside a warm apartment, maintenance crews face a messy (and sometimes dangerous) cleanup when winter storms strike. How can they do the job right? HappyCo spoke with operators who revealed their snow log best practices.

Multifamily operators know well that turn is a high-pressure endeavor: countless tasks to address in the tightest time frame possible. With this in mind, HappyCo spoke to operators about one of the trickiest aspects: project management.

From unit walks to marketing signage, attention to detail is a must during multifamily transitions. Yet, industry execs tell HappyCo even their most organized teams struggle with a major gap in multifamily tech: the link between Due Diligence data and work orders. Here’s why…

Burning more than 77,000 acres in Northern California, the Kincade Fire has disrupted everyday life for countless people in the region. With fire safety in the spotlight, HappyCo covers best practices for preventative inspections.

While views and amenities are certainly appealing to today’s renters, security remains a major priority for them. HappyCo shares best practices to keep multifamily communities safe.

Feeling burned by a bad review about one of your communities? It’s time to change the narrative. HappyCo explores the most effective approaches to online antagonism, revealing a range of ways multifamily operators can take the sting out of scathing reviews.

Facing tempting construction jobs and an ever-changing software scene, maintenance techs are the multifamily workers to invest in — before it’s too late. HappyCo shares the best strategies to hire, retain, and empower the minds behind multifamily repairs.

One trillion dollars. That’s the cost of flood-related damage to homes and businesses since 1980, according to Curbed. With climate change driving the rise of disastrous storms, it’s time multifamily lenders, owners, and operators understand the complicated world of flood insurance. HappyCo explains.

Learn how the latest Manage updates provide the compliance, accountability, and automated workflows your teams need — from new scheduling features to automated inspection reports.

From snapping cables to flooding hazards, elevators pose a variety of safety risks for residents and workers alike. HappyCo explores key concerns so that multifamily operators can ensure the safest climb for their communities.

When you’re trying to strike a chord with digital natives, “authenticity” is just the tip of the iceberg. HappyCo dives into the nature and needs of Gen Z renters, revealing how operators can transform their marketing strategies to win over a skeptical generation.

From methane leaks to asthma risks, the use of natural gas in residential buildings poses a range of problems. In July 2019, Berkeley took a powerful step to solve them, passing a natural gas ban. HappyCo covers its significance for multifamily operators.