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Radon in Multi Unit Housing: What Renters Need to Know
A Practical Guide for Renters, Landlords, and Housing Advocates Radon is an invisible threat that often goes unnoticed but can pose serious health risks to occupants. Whether you rent an apartment, condo, or townhouse, understanding Radon and its implications is crucial for keeping your living environment safe. Fortunately, Radon issues can be resolved through the…
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Does Renters Insurance Cover Water Damage?
As a renter, you may wonder what happens if you experience water damage such as a pipe break or roof leak in your apartment. Is your landlord responsible? Does your renters insurance cover these damages? Does the cause of the water damage affect whose insurance coverage pays for the damages? These are understandable questions. As…
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HUD Announces New Multifamily Radon Policy!
HUD has recently announced new guidelines for multi-family properties. Here’s what you need to know! On February 4, 2013, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Announced that they will now require Radon Testing and Mitigation for HUD Multifamily Financing. The President of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST), and board members from Cancer Survivors…
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Landlord – What Does a Claim Mean to Me?
As a Landlord, you likely perform many repairs yourself, but what should you do in the event of things such as Water Damage, Mold, Asbestos, and Radon that require Professionals? As a Landlord, you quickly find that you wear many hats. From Property Manager, to Accounts Receivable and Billing, to Maintenance, your time is likely…