A meticulous appraisal of your rental home is a great place to kick off your spring to-do list. Concrete areas including the foundation, driveway, patio, and walkways should be inspected, and any cracks or gaps repaired. Exterior doors and windows need to be checked for cracks and gaps and sealed with caulk or weather stripping if needed. Exterior door hardware should also be evaluated, repairing or replacing any squeaky handles or loose locks. Spring is an ideal time to wash windows and door screens and to address any issues with the exterior paint. It’s also a sound course of action to ascertain the quality of the roof and if there are missing or damaged shingles. At the same time, you can repair or replace outdoor light fixtures.
When going over your checklist of spring maintenance items, remember to include the yard. Spring is the right time to test sprinkler systems and make any necessary repairs. Perimeter fences and gates should be checked and repaired if needed. Spring is also the best time to examine the garbage cans and replace any that are worn out. Lastly, spring cleaning should allow time for the landscaping, and this is a wonderful season to plant new trees and bushes. Remove dead bushes or tree branches and rake up any leftover leaves. Lawns should be fertilized, and flower beds prepared for summer blooms.
A dumpster or other trash receptacle may be required when dealing with all of the repair and maintenance items. Before making the decision to rent one, it’s a good idea to confirm with the local authorities first. While a dumpster may be a labor-saving method to manage the waste from your spring maintenance and repair checklist, local regulations may not allow dumpsters to be placed in front of a rental house, or may only allow them for a specific length of time.
Spring cleaning parts of the rental home like these are a major part of rental property maintenance. By periodically taking care of repair and maintenance items, you can inflate your rental rates, steer clear of excessive repairs, and keep your tenants pleased with your service. Real Property Management Metro can help by producing seasonal evaluations of your rental property’s state as well as managing the prompt and decisive completion of any mandatory tasks. Please contact us online or by phone at 443-718-9832 for more information.