Top 15 Rental Property Maintenance Tips for Landlords

 

As a landlord, Taking care of you’re rental home is super important for keeping renters happy, keeping up the place’s worth, and for sticking to rules. Fixing little things often keeps big problems away, helps fill empty spots, and keeps the money coming in. Want to know 15 easy peasy ways to keep rental property in great shape

 

1. Check your place often Regular

 looking over helps spot little stuff before it gets big. Do this checks every few months, looking out for water, electric bits, and building strength. Make sure to tell the renters ahead when you have to look in.

Website: American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA)

 

2. Look After Heating and Cooling Stuff

Heating and cooling stuff need looking after, to run well. Change air filters every 1-3 months, scrub airways every year. Get them looked at by a pro when it gets really cold or hot.

Website: HVAC.com

 

3. Fix Water Troubles Quickly

Drippy taps, blocked pipes, and leaky toilets waste water and more money. Check pipes for drips, no blocked pipes, and teach renters to keep junk out of sinks.

Website: Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)

 

4. Care for Roof and Gutters

A leaky roof causes leaks and musty smells. Check the roof every year, clean gutters two times a year, usually spring and fall so water does not cause damage.

 Website: National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

 

5. Test, Smoke and Gas Detectors

keeping safe is a must. Test alarms every month, change power cells twice a year. Pop an alarm in sleeping rooms, hallways, and kitchens.

Website: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

 

6. Keep Bugs Away

Rats and bugs can be big problems. Schedule each 3 months or so for bugs removal, seal holes keep trash hidden, and trim plants.

Website: PestWorld

 

7. Check Electric Parts

Not working wires makes fire risks. Test plugs, circuit thingies, and plug safety switches every year. Use a trained electric person to fix or update stuff.

 Website: Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)

 

 8. Keep Garden Looking Nice

Nice outsides bring renters. Mow grass, cut shrubs, and clear junk. In winter, make sure walking paths, are not icy so falls won't happen.

Website: National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)

 

9. Paint Walls Sometimes

New paint looks nice and keeps walls safe. Give walls a new color every 3-5 years and fix small marks between renters

Website: Paint Quality Institute

 

10. Look At and Repair Devices

Broken appliances annoy renters. Clean clothes dryer vents, check if refrigerator edges seal well, and look over heating and cooling devices once a year.

Website: Appliance Repair Technician (ART)

11. Make sure Right Insulation

Bad insulation uses more energy. Look in attic, walls, and windows for wind drafts .Upgrade insulation if needed.

Website: North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)

 

12. Monitor Water Heater Performance

Living things can stop tanks working. Empty once a year and see if there are leaks.

 Replace units older than 10 years.

Website: Energy.gov – Water Heating

 

13. Make Doors and Windows Safe

Busted locks make places unsafe. Tighten doors and windows spots and switch old locks when renters move out.

Website: International Association of Home Safety & Security Professionals (IAHSSP)

14. Write Down All Fixes

Keep track repairs, what was checked, and what renters asked for. Use property management software for tracking.

Website: Buildium

 

15. Answer Quick to Renter Calls

Quick answers make renters stay happy. Deal with issues in 24-48 hours when important bits.

Website: National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM)

Final Thoughts

Taking quick care means save money, renters stay smiling, and keeping the house good. These 15 suggestions can help, do you have other ideas?

Website References:

 AAOA, HVAC.com, NFPA, NARPM, Energy.gov, and more.