Unique Maintenance Issues Facing Multi-Family Units

Unique Maintenance Issues Facing Multi-Family Units

Managing detached homes and other types of single-family units comes with its own set of best practices and pitfalls, but multi-family units represent a much more complex challenge. Many of the issues with single-family units, particularly related to maintenance, become magnified when you must manage multiple living spaces in the same building. Suppose you aren’t careful to stay on top of these issues, they can quickly snowball into major issues that not only complicate your relationship with the tenants but can make it difficult to rent the unit quickly again after move-out. What are some of the things you should keep in mind when managing multi-family units? Let’s look at some of the most common problems property managers face in these situations and what you can do to avoid serious concerns.