As a landlord, you’re going to have to know how to prepare for and deal with maintenance issues associated with your Winter Park property management. Today, we’re sharing some tips that can help you save money and reduce your stress.
Get the Property Rent Ready
It’s important to get your property rent ready from the start, before you even put your Orlando rental property on the market. Invest in the proper materials so your home is less destructible. With high quality materials, you’ll have fewer issues and things will be less likely to break. For example, linoleum floors can absorb water and peel, so it’s better to use tile. Carpet needs to be replaced between tenants, so it’s best not to have it in your property. It’s a good idea to keep pieces of the tile so that if there’s a problem, you don’t have to replace all the floors. Keep paint samples so you don’t have to repaint the entire building; just the targeted areas. These things are important in getting your property ready for the rental market. You’ll spend less money in the long term and you’ll be prepared if any issues come up during the rental period.
Have a Clear Maintenance Policy
Have a good policy in place that’s lined out and labeled in your lease. It must be specific so your tenants can understand it. The policy might say that minor maintenance things need to be covered by the tenant. For example, maybe the yard and the landscaping are the tenant’s responsibilities, as well as any repairs under $100, such as light bulbs and leaky faucets. Any abuse, neglect, and vandalism must also be the tenant’s responsibility. If something happens to damage the house that is out of their control, you’ll have to instruct them to get a police report and make sure they tell you the vandalism or damage was not done by them, their family members, or their guests.
Establish Vendor Relationships
To be prepared for Winter Park maintenance, you’ll need to have good vendors in place. When you establish relationships with these professionals, they will tell you when there’s a dog in the house, or extra people living there who are not on the lease. Good vendors will also share information on preventative things you can do to stay ahead of problems. You’ll also know for sure if a problem was due to abuse, neglect, or vandalism. A plumber can tell you if a diaper was stuffed down a toilet, making the problem a tenant responsibility.
We’d love to tell you more about Winter Park maintenance and Orlando maintenance. Contact us at MoreHouse Realty, and we’ll make sure your maintenance issues don’t cost you an arm and a leg.