How to handle finding a tenant who passed away alone
Property managers often have to enter units and make the discovery themselves when first responders will not go inside. Dealing with the sudden loss of a resident they were close to creates a heavy emotional toll and trauma that leaves managers dreading the possibility.
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“I’m so sorry. That’s the one thing I am dreading about getting into this field.”source ↗
“I had a similar situation happen with a resident that I absolutely adored. Cops refused to go in after there was no response so I went in. Found him on his couch. It’s never easy when a resident passes away”source ↗
“I know we aren’t supposed to get attached to our residents but sometimes they just touch your heart. I had a similar situation happen”source ↗
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