8 Ways Your Management Team Can Enhance Your Holiday Season

As the festive season approaches, the whirlwind of celebrations from Halloween to New Year’s Day can create a hectic atmosphere. If you're part of an association's board, there's no need to handle everything alone. Your property management team is here to lighten the load! Here are eight ways they can help you and your community members make the most of the holiday season.

Package Management

With the surge in online shopping, effective package management is crucial for those in high-rise buildings and condominium communities. The influx of packages isn't confined to holidays anymore; deliveries happen all year round. Many buildings are transforming underutilized spaces to manage parcels from postal deliveries to groceries efficiently.

Holiday Party Planning

Outsourcing party planning allows everyone to enjoy the holidays more. Your property manager can recommend vendors to simplify the holiday setup within your community. Professional caterers are essential, especially if they have networks with musicians or DJs, allowing you to focus on the event itself. Previous familiarity with these vendors ensures smooth operations and ease during preparations.

Charity Drives

The holiday season is a prime opportunity to give back. Your management team can engage residents by sharing information about community drives, detailed donation procedures, and deadlines. Beyond food and toy drives, associations can participate in philanthropic activities like adopting a family or contributing to local organizations, including animal shelters through initiatives such as the Humane Society’s Fill the Bowl Project.

Seasonal Communication

As residents travel over the holidays, timely communication from management is crucial. Informative messages about maintaining terraces, preparing HVAC units, and setting heating systems appropriately ensure everyone is ready for the season. It’s also essential to provide advice on waste disposal and review policies regarding short-term rentals or event bookings, especially in shared spaces, to avoid any issues.

Extra Security

With more visitors and residents during the holidays, increasing on-site security is essential for maintaining community policies and ensuring a safe environment for everyone. This additional security helps manage the higher number of people while the board and management focus on other preparations.

Fair Enforcement of Decorating Policies

Communities often have preset guidelines for holiday decorations, outlining display sizes and lighting schedules. Rely on your property management team to implement these rules impartially throughout the community.

Additional Staff

During the holidays, increased activity might necessitate additional staff. Whether it’s for handling increased deliveries or monitoring parking spaces for guests, extra personnel can ensure everything runs smoothly. Larger management companies can usually provide temporary workers to support these demands.

Christmas Tree Removal

Post-holiday tree disposal can be a challenge. If local services don't offer specific pickup days, request your property management team to coordinate with landscapers or waste removal companies for tree collection. This arrangement might also involve recycling trees instead of sending them to the landfill.