Philadelphia City Council wants to remodel its Property Maintenance Code. A new bil, No. 120719 would repeal the entire current PM code except for some particulars such as the Rental Suitatility Certificate and lead paint disclosure rules. The whole thing would be replaced with the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code. It's their way of trying to make owners more accountable. Hearings on the bill will begin at the end of October.
Leave the ticket, take the photo: Towing in Philadelphia
September 21, 2012 by
Philadelphia City Council might do away with their requirement that unauthorized vehicles have to be ticketed before they can be towed from private parking lots. They are considering a bill that would require towers to take photos instead. We've been complaining for years that getting the car ticketed before towing is simply not feasible. Hearings on the proposed new bill will be in the fall.
Friday am at AAGP: Regional Manager Get-together
September 18, 2012 by
Don't miss out on this Friday's get-together for regional and multi-site property managers. We already have a small group signed up to attend so join us to discuss your property issues, trends, staffing challenges, or whatever is on your mind. This Bagels & Business session is free and exclusively for AAGP member regional & multi-site managers. RSVP required to ashley@aagp.com or 610-664-1800. Online registration open. 9 am to 10:30 am at AAGP. Info.
NEW PHILADELPHIA LEAD PAINT DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE TAKES EFFECT ON DECEMBER 21, 2012
September 17, 2012 by
NEW PHILADELPHIA LEAD PAINT DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE TAKES EFFECT ON DECEMBER 21, 2012
The Philadelphia Department of Health is just getting around to the final drafts of the information they plan to put on their website informing Philly rental owners about their responsibilities under the new lead paint disclosure law. Pre-1978 housing must be certified as either lead free or lead safe prior to a new tenancy where children aged six and under will reside (Highlights of ordinance).
In a recent meeting with Health Department officials we reminded them there may be some misunderstanding among landlords because everyone was waiting for the Health Dept to post information about how a person could be certified by the Health Department as qualified to conduct comprehensive lead inspections and risk assessments, pursuant to the ordinance. The Health Department is not planning to develop its own certification for lead inspectors. But the ordinance also allows lead inspectors to be certified by the EPA as trained lead dust sampling technicians. That kind of training takes one day. The Health Department hopes to provide some classes for folks to obtain their EPA training as lead dust sampling technicians. The leading real estate organizations in the City (including the Apartment Association) will also be offering the training.
Folks can get certification by the EPA as a lead dust sampling technician to do the necessary inspection pursuant to the law and certify a property is lead safe (we all know the difficulties of getting lead free, but of course that remains an option for any property). Staff can get the certification. The inspection can thus be done in-house.
Stay tuned for word on training opportunities.
Contact Christine at cgertz@aagp.com for information regarding these or any legislative issue.
Helping Hands Guest Bartending Night to support Operation Homefront
September 5, 2012 by
Come unite with your fellow AAGP members for a fun night with guest bartenders (OWNERS & VETERANS), raffles, and networking.
When: September 6, 2012
Time: 6:30-11:00 PM
Where: Field House Sports Bar & Restaurant
1150 Filbert Street Philadelphia 19107
$20 Gets you the 3,4,5 (Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks)
$15 for Veterans and Current Military Personnel
Purchase Raffle Tickets for a Chance to Win Fabulous Prizes!
COME OUT FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
For more information contact
Heather Kamasa 215-499-9747 or hkamasa@acadiawindows.com
Michele Anderson 610-906-7514 or afmichele@comcast.com
New Designates to be Announced at AAGP Banquet Sept. 13
September 4, 2012 by
Dozens of local industry members earned an NAAEI professional designation this year, and AAGP will be announcing their names at our September 13th banquet. Congratulations to all of you who earned your CAM, CAS, CAMT, CAPS, NALP Designation, or the Advanced Instructor Training Certificate. Earning a designation is quite an achievement and you should feel very proud.
There’s More to Rental Applicants Than Meets the Credit Report
August 21, 2012 by
Statistical lease scoring increases acceptance levels and helps maximize occupancy with renters of better credit quality.
In today’s world, things change quickly. For rental property owners, this is no exception. Instability in the real estate market and an economic downturn has led to an increase in rental applicants. The good news is that rent prices are up. Landlords making yes-no decisions based on a small set of factors, like credit history or bankruptcy, may be missing out on high quality tenants. For property owners, greater insight and data allows landlords to make an informed decision about potential tenants. Property owners and managers are increasingly turning to powerful, yet intuitive and cost-effective, statistical-based screening tools. Click here to learn more.
Just Added to AAGP Calendar: Maintenance Fair Housing, Oct. 26
August 17, 2012 by
New seminar at AAGP featuring industry expert Bill Nye, Ph.D. Resident Interaction, Work Orders, FAIR HOUSING & Your Maintenance Team. Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 from 9 am to noon at AAGP. Registration is now open at aagp.com. This one will fill quickly. Flyer.
Bagels & Business Meeting for Regional Property Managers at AAGP
August 17, 2012 by
Friday, September 21, 2012 from 9 am to 10:30 am at AAGP. All AAGP member Regional and Multi-Site Property Managers are invited to AAGP for a Bagels & Business breakfast get-together. This is a great chance to meet other local regional managers to discuss some of your challenges and successes. AAGP members only. Free but RSVP or registration required: ashley@aagp.com or (610) 664-1800. Flyer.
AAGP’s Helping Hands Committee will host Soccer4Soldiers later this month.
August 14, 2012 by
Soccer4Soldiers will benefit Operation Homefront. Come out and support a great cause. Date: Saturday August 25, 2012 (rain date August 26), Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Location: IPW Fields, Warrington, PA.
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