{"id":9425,"date":"2019-05-03T11:59:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T03:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/?p=9425"},"modified":"2023-01-27T09:39:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T01:39:10","slug":"rental-property-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/blog\/rental-property-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Property Maintenance Guide for New Landlords"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not all condo owners are the end-user of their units. There are condominium unit owners that treat their properties as investments and rent out their units. You should also be aware of your responsibilities that correspond to the fulfillment of the <\/span>rights of your condo lessees<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the major responsibilities of a landlord is the upkeep or maintenance of the condo unit, to ensure that the unit remains livable. This involves the conduct of <\/span>basic condo repairs<\/span><\/a> up to major renovations as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order for you to ensure that your units stay in shape for as long as possible, here\u2019s a rental property maintenance checklist that you should follow:<\/p>\n

Changing home filters<\/h3>\n

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One of the most important things that should be in your landlord checklist is checking the filters of your air-conditioning units, range hoods, and the rest of the filters in your rental properties. Your rental property maintenance checklist should include checking whether your filters need cleaning or replacing. It is best to change filters before a new tenant comes in, and as soon as the filters have reached the end of their functional life depending on the quality of air at home, type of air filter, and usage. For example, a single unit home with no pets or allergies can go as long as every 6-12 months. But if your place furry pets like dogs and cats, it is recommended to clean every 60 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t clean these regularly, it will not only risk the proper operation of the air filters but would also affect the quality of air in the rental property which may eventually lead to health problems if left unaddressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refrigerator maintenance<\/h3>\n

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As a lot of rental properties include fully-furnished units, another key task to put in the landlord inspection checklist is the maintenance of refrigerators. Particularly, you should inspect the condenser coils of your fridge as having dirty coils would lead to more effort on the part of the refrigerator to cool the contents. <\/span><\/p>\n

To clean your refrigerator, first, you have to disconnect the fuse box or power circuit. Once you\u2019re safe, take out the grille at the bottom of your fridge to locate the coils then clean them out using a cleaning brush to loosen the dirt and dust. After which, vacuum again to thoroughly reach tight areas. They can be used for cleaning your dehumidifier and air conditioner coils too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Patching up home cracks<\/h3>\n

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You should put in your quarterly rental inspection checklist the need to check for cracks in your condominium unit. While for some, small cracks are not alarming, they can actually pose as safety hazards. Keep a close look at cracks. You will need to identify the cause of these cracks, and you\u2019ll have to address such cause immediately to prevent further damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering, here are the common reason for cracks:<\/span><\/p>\n