QUESTION: I have read in several places that you say you do not like the term “Climate Control”. What is wrong with this term, and given that the industry uses it everywhere, what term should we use? ANSWER: My concern with the term climate control is exactly is…

QUESTION: Is it a good idea to have a minimum bid at any lien sale at our facility? ANSWER: I am not normally known to be quite so definitive with my answers in these articles but my answer in is particular instance is it is NOT a good…

QUESTION: Have I validly increased rent for my occupants if I give tenants written notice of the increase without obtaining a signature on a new lease? ANSWER: This is commonly asked question, and, I know that people have opinions that are all over the board on this subject.…

QUESTION: This month’s question is: I had an occupant who was a pharmaceutical representative who went into default after, I believe, he was fired from his job. After I went through all of the necessary notices, advertising, etc., I cut the lock and, as I expected it is,…

QUESTION: Can I change a Tenant’s address based on his/her email to me? (this particular question comes from the State of Florida ) ANSWER: Maintaining an accurate database of your occupants “last known address” is one of the most important and challenging aspects of the operation of your…