As temperatures rise, so do service requests, system strain, and tenant expectations. From our experience across multifamily and commercial portfolios, the properties that perform best in summer are the ones that prepare before the heat hits, not after. Here are three areas that consistently separate reactive properties from well-run ones: 1. HVAC System Readiness HVAC systems carry the heaviest load during summer and small issues tend to become major failures under sustained heat. Routine inspections and filter replacements are essential, but what’s often overlooked is system performance under peak conditions. Units that appear functional in spring can ...