Safety Practices

Comprehensive safety practices are at the center of everything we do, and every single Appleton Corporation team member plays a role in keeping our properties, residents, employees and visitors safe at all times.

Our risk management procedures comply with all federal, state and local regulations, and are designed to prevent, address and eliminate any potential safety risks. For both commercial and residential properties, we work to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone.

Our commitment to safety and service has contributed to our designation as an Accredited Management Organization® (AMO®) by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®), the industry standard in property management firm excellence. We’re one of only 560 elite firms to achieve this exclusive designation.

Facility Safety:

Regular and thorough company and board of health inspections
Regular maintenance of facilities, equipment and utilities
24/7 on-call emergency repair coverage
Clear safety signage
Regular and responsive tenant communications
Maintenance of smoke detectors and other warning systems
Prompt investigation of all incident reports and security issues
Zero-tolerance approach to safety violations
Fire and building code inspections
Thorough and humane pest control
Removal of safety hazards
Cleaning and disinfecting of common areas and shared facilities
Responsive public health policies in the event of viral epidemics

Prospective Tenant Safety:

Strict adherence to fair housing laws and HUD safety requirements
Thorough background checks for prospective renters
Fair and sufficient safety deposits
Comprehensive leasing contracts

With these thorough procedures in place, our tenants are assured safe and comfortable environments for work and life. If you have any questions about our safety policies or procedures, please feel free to contact us.