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As most landlords in the city are already aware, Denver is requiring all multi-family properties (more than two units) to operate with a rental license starting January 1, 2023. Landlords can begin applying for a license now (at a discounted rate) and, beginning in 2023, you will need to have a license in place in … Denver Landlords: Apply Now for Your Rental License

Effective January 1, 2022, the City and County of Denver is requiring landlords to execute written leases with their tenants, and to provide a copy of the “Denver Tenant Rights & Resources” to any tenant who 1) signs a new lease or 2) is served a rent demand.   The “Denver Tenant Rights & Resources” (Tenant Rights) … What to Know About Denver’s New Notice Requirements

The hallmark of TS is Client Service. For over two decades, clients have been calling the Firm, greeting us with the same four words, “I’ve got a situation.” In the November & December edition of the Landlord News we announced a contest, for clients to guess the date and time the ”˜TS’ Situation Board would … TSCHETTER SULZER SERVES CLIENTS FOR 100,000TH TIME!

Nobody likes losing a good customer, but somehow the multi-family housing providers retention average is not that great. Statistics indicate that about half of the industry’s tenants will not be signing another lease with their current community. In fact, in February of 2016 MPF Research, a division of Real Page, reported that Metro Denver had … Appealing to Tenants At Renewal Levels

Shooting incidents are broadcast almost daily in any news cycle. It is unfortunate that it is a reality. You don’t want you or your staffs to become desensitized to this topic or to work in fear. The topic in itself is scary. Given today’s climate of more frequent workplace violence, things like this, unfortunately, have … ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENT – ARE YOU PREPARED?

It is hot in Colorado and that means many community pools are quite popular this time of year. If pools are busy, there are bound to be situations that will develop. We get to hear about people behaving poorly, from unsupervised children to trespassers. Pools’ presence are a valuable amenity for communities, however pools also … SPLISH! SPLASH! IT’S SUMMER POOL TIME AT APARTMENT COMMUNITIES

All landlords can describe situations where they just knew a problem tenant situation was brewing, as the hours and days of effort to address the matter accumulated.  Yet, when they look back at the tenant file, they see little (if any) documentation of their efforts to address the problem ”“ a situation that may very … Effective Documentation Means Victory For The Landlord

If you are in the industry long enough, you will inevitably experience a maintenance request that requires the assistance of a 3rd party vendor. Whether it is a plumbing, HVAC, restoration, or roofing issue, in-house maintenance can’t be expected to specialize in every type of repair or have all of the equipment necessary to complete … Repairs By Vendors And Fair Housing Liability

Mark N. Tschetter, Senior Managing Partner and Founder of Tschetter Hamrick Sulzer was inducted into the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) Hall of Fame at their Annual Awards Dinner on June 24th. Attendees at the event were treated to a multi-media presentation of pictures and sound that featured candid photos representing a look into … THS Senior Partner Inducted Into AAMD Hall Of Fame

Although Airbnb has faced challenges and resistance from municipalities around the world since it launched nine years ago, companies that have been affected like hotels, travel agents and the like have primarily limited their unhappy and critical responses to complaining and negative publicity about the Airbnb business model of short-term sublet rentals. To date, Airbnb … Airbnb And The Multifamily Housing Industry ‘The Saga Continues’ Airbnb is Now Locked in Legal Battle With Mega-Landlord AIMCO