Landlord Quick Tip
Tip #142: Repair… or Despair
To make sure you are staying on top of maintenance:
Conduct periodic inspections of the rental property. In the winter, check windows and doors for gaps, the roof and gutters for leaks or clogs, and be sure the furnace filter is fresh to increase the life of one of the more expensive appliances.
Frequent inspections also provide an opportunity for your tenant to alert you to possible maintenance issues, like a sudden surge in water or heating bills, or a leaky faucet.
Train your tenants to contact you as soon as they sense a problem or need a repair.
Perform repairs as soon as possible once you discover a problem– because waiting will only make matters worse. And that’s going to cost you a whole lot more than a tube of caulk, a rubber washer or a furnace filter!
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