By Ashley Tyndall Retaining residents in multifamily housing is far more than a convenience: It's a strategic and economic advantage. Acquiring a new resident involves costs — advertising, showing spaces and potential vacancy losses —... Continue Reading
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GNAA was recently recognized for scoring "outstanding" on the National Apartment Association's Net Promoter Score. Continue Reading
Greater Nashville Apartment Association President Ginny Johnson has been selected as one of 34 individuals nationally to participate in this year’s NAA Leadership Lyceum. Participants will gain a diverse and well-rounded perspective from their 2024 classmates that helps create more... Continue Reading
Holiday Prep: Start Now! By Amelia Hatcher, The Clutter Queen, & Brad Hatcher, Austermiller Roofing The holidays are getting closer! Here are some few tips on how to get organized early… for a happier holiday season. Start small…but get started. Sometimes it’s the little... Continue Reading
Disaster Recovery Plan Weather-related issues such as hurricanes, tornadoes, mudslides, monsoons, heavy winds, rain, hail, ice and snow buildup, and more can inflict damages of a wide variety to commercial and residential properties. Natural disasters are seemingly more and more common in a... Continue Reading
Support Animal Pointers By now, every landlord has a story that starts with, “We had an ESA once that …” The problems dealing with emotional support animals are many. Sometimes it is good to step back and take a look at your policies to make sure you are still in compliance... Continue Reading
It is that time of year again and temps are in the 90s, so you know what that means… Yep, let's talk about winter snow removal! You should make sure to have plenty of ice melt on hand. Vendors do a very good job on letting us know when they have sales or there may be a shortage. Also, make... Continue Reading
Warren Buffett once famously said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” While that may be true of public perceptions held by those outside of an organization, a leader’s reputation within their company should be far more stable – as long as... Continue Reading
BUDGETS Over the course of my two decades in the construction industry the most frequently asked question I receive is “How much should I budget for this?” Unfortunately, there’s no easy formula, given that all projects have unique circumstances that should... Continue Reading
Tips for Organizing Your Shop With judging underway for the GNAA Beautification Awards for Best Maintenance Shop, here are a few suggestions for creating an organized shop. The four significant areas are Safety, Supply Storage, Equipment Storage, & Working Space. Safety Safety is the number... Continue Reading
Multiple ESAs Need Multiple Disability-Related Reasons The question of whether a resident can have more than one emotional support animal (ESA) for the same reason was answered in a recent fair housing complaint filed jointly with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) and the U.S.... Continue Reading
GNAA expands reach to local school systems & announces new committee. As part of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, GNAA sets its sights on reaching out to the local high schools to bring awareness to the multifamily industry and all the benefits it has to offer. GNAA representatives attended a... Continue Reading