by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Jul 14, 2023 | Owner Education
Spiking hot temperatures, sudden cooler than normal weather, pollen everywhere. You probably already were already thinking about this but it might be time to conduct an annual check outside of your property to see what preventative maintenance is required or...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Jun 2, 2023 | Owner Education
Here’s some key considerations you should know Summer is coming, and in DC, many homeowners turn their attention to generating revenue from their primary DC residence while they are away for the summer. Due to the way some D.C. employers enable staff to work remotely...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | May 1, 2023 | Owner Education
By Scott Bloom, Senior Property Manager and Owner, Columbia Property Management Spring is a time of new beginnings, but it can also bring unwelcome visitors into your home – pests like ants, crickets, and other insects. As the weather changes, these creatures are...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Apr 17, 2023 | Owner Education
By Scott Bloom, owner and property manager, Columbia Property Management When rental properties do not have renters living in them for periods of time, landlords face additional risks they may not be thinking about. Damage can result from water leaks or pipe bursts,...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Mar 28, 2023 | Owner Education
By Scott Bloom, owner and property manager, Columbia Property Management Housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender expression is illegal in the District of Columbia. This means that housing providers cannot refuse to rent to someone or treat them...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Feb 19, 2023 | Owner Education
By Scott Bloom, owner and property manager, Columbia Property Management A version of this blog post was published in the Washington Blade, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. We’d like to send out a big thank you to The Blade for their ongoing support in sharing vital...
