Access has developed an internal plan consistent with recommendations set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization concerning COVID-19. Due to the fluidity of the situation, our offices may, at times, be short staffed or office coverage staggered. In the most extreme circumstances, individual offices may be closed… Read more »
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APM Celebrates 30 Years by Giving Back
Founded in 1989 by Wayde Scheffer, Access Property Management (APM) offers high quality and knowledgeable property management services to communities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. APM embraces the philosophy that not only does each board and every community have specific needs, but so do the members of those communities. As APM celebrates 30 years in… Read more »
Villas at Lamplighter Village receives Gold Star Community Award
It takes a lot of work to receive a Gold Star Community Award and the Villas of Lamplighter Village has done it twice: first in 2015 and renewed in 2018! The Gold Star Community Award, presented by the Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), demonstrates that the community uses the…
Cold Weather Expected!
With the extreme cold weather this winter; please remember to take precautions to avoid frozen household pipes. Air leaks in a building can allow a flow of cold air to come into contact with pipes. Unusually cold weather and high winds creates a “wind chill” effect that can cause air leaks that normally may not…
Designations are Important when Selecting a Management Company
How can a board of trustees of an association looking for a firm to provide community management services for their community easily narrow down the field of potential candidates? Furthermore, there are many companies to choose from. So, how do boards distinguish those companies who have truly demonstrated their integrity, professionalism, experience and expertise? There…
New Jersey American Water Emergency Repair at Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant
Due to an emergency repair at the Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant, New Jersey American Water is urging customers to refrain from outdoor water use and conserve water inside their homes. Customers in affected areas may experience low pressure or discoloration and or cloudy water while repairs are being made. New Jersey American Water estimates the…
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
Name of product: Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms – models PI2010 and PI9010 Hazard: A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm’s ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home. Remedy: Replace…
Pay It Forward
What would you do if you were given $50 and the only condition was that you had to pay it forward? Over the past few years, Wayde Scheffer, President and CEO of Access Property Management has asked this question to his employees. At the company’s annual holiday party, Mr. Scheffer presents every employee with an…
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
Everyone is looking for ways to save money. Reducing energy costs is a great way to accomplish this. All it takes is making a few simple changes around the house. These changes will help not only now during the frigid days of winter, but will also help during the summer. Turn it off! A simple…
National Responsible Dog Ownership Day
We love our dogs. Whether they keep our home safe or hog our bed, dogs are family members that we cannot live without. As with anything that is meaningful to us, dog ownership comes with a responsibility, which not only impacts the health and safety of the dog, but the lives of our family and…