When Tempers Rise: 3 Steps for Positive Resident Outcomes
Resident conflicts and heated situations can happen in any community—but how your team responds makes all the difference. This webinar goes beyond theory to give leasing and management professionals on-site a clear, repeatable process for navigating difficult conversations. Participants will explore three proven steps to defuse tension, communicate with clarity and empathy, and redirect the conversation toward resolution.
Through real-world examples and practical techniques, this session will help your team:
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Recognize the root causes of resident frustration.
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Apply communication strategies that de-escalate rather than intensify conflict.
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Maintain professionalism while balancing empathy and fairness.
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Transform challenging encounters into opportunities to build trust and strengthen resident relationships.
Equip your staff with the confidence, language, and tools they need to handle tough moments with consistency—protecting your community’s reputation while enhancing the overall resident experience.
CEC's Earned: 1.00
Pricing:
- FREE for APASS Members
- $39.00 Member Rate
- $80.00 Non-Member Rate

Doug Chasick, CPM ® , CAPS, Adv. RAM, SLE, That Fair Housing Guy™, is the
former President of the Fair Housing Institute, Inc. With more than 49 years
of investment real estate experience, he began as the Resident Manager of a
524-unit apartment property and has been the President or CEO of five real
estate companies, responsible for portfolios of over 28,000 apartments. A Senior Instructor member of the NAAEI
Faculty, he leads the Advanced Facilitator Training course, and is the co-author of
“Outstanding Facilitation Techniques”, and a co-author of the joint IREM & NAAEI “Fair Housing and Beyond” course.
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