Vandals shocked art lovers last fall by throwing soup on Van Gogh’s iconic sunflower painting and smearing mashed potatoes on a Monet masterpiece. Fortunately, glass coverings protected the priceless canvasses from damage. “If only commercial properties were so lucky,” says Kevin Sullivan, President, Paul Davis Restoration of Northern Virginia. “Vandalism… Read more »
Vandalism at commercial properties isn’t just senseless destruction but instead happens for reasons that made perfect sense to perpetrators. Perhaps they meant to punish or express anger at your company or someone who works there. Maybe your property was handy for showing off, sending messages or proving themselves to a… Read more »
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employees who left offices to work remotely show few signs of returning en masse anytime soon. Many experts believe the migration may be permanent and that the business world has been forever changed. What this means right now: thousands of offices and commercial spaces are… Read more »
One of Banksy’s “vandalism” installations parodied Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting. The world-famous, anonymous street artist cleverly repurposed a burglar alarm bell to form the famous jewel. The decorated premises delighted the property owner, who acquired a very valuable artwork overnight for free. Most property owners aren’t so… Read more »
After straight-line derecho winds passed at midnight, employees arriving in the morning were stunned: windows broken, roof lifted, debris scattered into stores and offices. There was simply no way to do business. But essential work had to start immediately: boarding up to protect the property. Board-up services are required to… Read more »
The words vandals and vandalism have historic roots stemming from the Vandals, a warmongering tribe that attacked Rome in 455 CE. Time hasn’t solved the problem: vandals and vandalism are still troublesome today, particularly for commercial property owners. “Vandalism seriously affects your business and property in many ways, so you… Read more »
The eviction proceedings went smoothly and the moving van was just pulling away as the landlord arrived at the property to begin cleaning. During court hearings, the tenant seemed more resigned than angry and a last call between the two parties even included apologies for rent payment problems. It was… Read more »
Homeowners who spend time away from properties they own need to be aware that their insurer may determine their primary and secondary vacation home(s) vacant or unoccupied if left for 60 days or more — this according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Insurers deem vacant or unoccupied houses… Read more »