Posts by madcap
What happens when something in the house breaks or stops working?
The answer is – It depends. Now aren’t you glad you clicked on this blog to discover this monumental answer? Since you took the time to read this far, allow me to give you a little more detail. As a resident, you would be wise to treat your home as you would if it were…
Read MoreIs Your Property Manager Educated?
I’m not talking a Harvard or Yale degree, but what I am questioning is how well informed is your property manager. Whether you’re an owner or a tenant, dealing with an uneducated property manager can be frustrating. Managing a property is more than just collecting rent; it’s about understanding Federal, State and Local laws and…
Read MoreYou did WHAT with that Security Deposit?
Landlords did you know that you are not allowed to co-mingle your rental income with your security deposits. In the state of Florida, landlords must keep funds given to them by a tenant as a security deposit in a separate account apart from any other funds. The landlord must do one of the following with…
Read MoreMy Air Conditioner is blowing warm air and it’s HOT in my home!
Why does it seem that our air conditioners seem to break down at the most inopportune time? You have friends over to watch the game or a dinner party or it’s the middle of the night and all of a sudden it begins to get warm. You get up and check the thermostat and see…
Read MoreDon’t Copy That Military ID
As a landlord or as a property management company, you have probably had an applicant who was a service member and used his Department of Defense ID as identification. And you probably took it as an acceptable form of identification; which it is, and then you probably made a copy of it. Did you know…
Read MoreWelcome to the Platinum Group Blog!
Platinum Group Property Management, Inc. was founded with the intent to become a provider of world-class service in the property management business. Our innovative business model integrates the customer service and management disciplines of the institutional property management industry at a local level. This unique approach, and our commitment to hiring the very best professionals,…
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