What to require from vendors, property by property.
Every property type brings different vendors and different risks. Common coverages, additional insured names, and red flags for 8 property types.
Apartment Communities
Apartment communities see a steady stream of vendors: make-ready crews, turn painters, carpet cleaners, pool service, pest control, landscapers, and plumbers on call at 2 AM.
HOA and Condo Associations
Associations hire vendors to maintain common elements: grounds, pools, roofs, elevators, gates, and amenities.
Commercial Office Buildings
Office buildings bring in janitorial crews after hours, HVAC and elevator contractors, security firms, and tenant improvement contractors.
Retail and Shopping Centers
Shopping centers have heavy public foot traffic, large parking lots, and a mix of landlord vendors and tenant contractors.
Industrial and Warehouse Properties
Warehouses and industrial buildings bring roofing, dock door, sprinkler, paving, and electrical contractors onto sites with forklifts, trucks, and racking.
Single-Family Rentals
Single-family rental portfolios rely on small local vendors: handymen, plumbers, HVAC techs, landscapers, and turn crews, often one- or two-person shops.
Self-Storage Facilities
Self-storage sites hire gate and access control, paving, roofing, door repair, and auction or cleanout vendors.
Medical Office Buildings
Medical office buildings host patients who may be elderly or have limited mobility, plus sensitive equipment and strict infection control.