How to Secure a Vacant Property and Stop Drug Activity
Vacant properties with a history of drug activity and vandalism can quickly destabilize surrounding neighborhoods. Once a building becomes unsecure, it often attracts repeat trespassing, illegal activity, and damage that escalates over time. This was the situation...
5 Ways Property Managers Keep Vacant Properties Secure
Vacant properties can quickly become a liability. For property managers, every day a unit sits empty means lost revenue, increased risk, and mounting pressure to keep projects on schedule. Whether you’re overseeing a rehab, waiting on a new tenant, or managing a...
Securing Vacant Public Housing: How Housing Authorities Are Staying Ahead of Trouble
Vacant properties can quickly turn from “temporary” to “trouble.” For Housing Authorities (HAs), extended rehab or pre-demolition periods often leave units exposed to vandalism, theft, and costly damage, all of which can derail budgets and timelines. The challenge...
Leave Vacant Property Security to DAWGS — Because Dogs Deserve Better
The Ruff Reality of Guard Dog Security Let’s face it — using actual dogs to guard vacant properties is a bit… 1995. It’s risky, expensive, and frankly, unfair to the dogs. They didn’t sign up for night shifts in abandoned buildings. They signed up for belly rubs,...
Insuring a Vacant Property During Renovation or Probate? Here’s Why Proper Security Is a Must
During renovation, probate, or other scenarios, vacant properties pose unique challenges for owners and insurers. Without regular occupancy, these buildings are more susceptible to risks such as vandalism, arson, and unnoticed maintenance issues. Consequently,...
Navigating Vacancy Taxes for Property Investors
Vacancy taxes have emerged as a critical tool for cities grappling with housing shortages, urban blight, and commercial district revitalization. These policies, implemented in major U.S. cities such as San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Portland, aim to penalize...
5 Essential Tips for Managing a Vacant Property Without Headaches
Vacant properties represent significant financial risk and potential liability for owners. Without proper management, these properties can quickly deteriorate, become targets for vandalism and theft, violate local codes, and lose substantial market value. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, losses from real estate and rental scams exceeded $396 million in 2022, with vacant properties being particularly vulnerable targets.
Uncovering the True Cost of Unsecured Vacant and Abandoned Properties
Vacant and abandoned properties are more than just eyesores—they are ticking time bombs for neighborhoods, local governments, and homeowners. The true cost of these properties goes far beyond lost curb appeal, draining millions from city budgets, slashing property...
Portland’s Vacant Property Ordinances
A Guide to Compliance, Community Safety, and Avoiding Costly Consequences With Portland’s housing crisis, vacant properties are more than just empty spaces—they’re potential liabilities. Whether you’re a property owner, manager, or investor, understanding Portland’s...
