Preparing Your Property
For Lease
When a house, apartment or condominium is turned over to a tenant, it’s assumed that all systems are in working order, i.e., plumbing, electrical, heat, drainage, roof, etc. The law requires that all systems function properly and states that they are the owner’s responsibility, unless the tenant creates the problem. We should be informed of any problems and they should be resolved prior to occupancy.
IMPROVE MARKETABILITY
Interior—Professionally cleaned
Carpets—Professionally cleaned
Windows—Professionally cleaned
Drapes, Blinds—Professionally cleaned
Fumigation—Professionally done if domestic animals have lived on the premises
Dead-bolts—Installed on all outside doors
Locks—Re-keyed in accordance with state and city codes
Yard—Mowed, raked, trimmed, all garbage and refuse removed
Garage—Cleaned and organized
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors—Installed, tested and in working order per international fire code.
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM CHECKS
Washer/dryer
Range/burners, fan, above-range light
Oven/elements, oven light
Microwave oven
Refrigerator/freezer
Furnace/filters changed, baseboard heaters cleaned
All interior and exterior electrical fixtures and outlets
Plumbing and drainage systems
Lightbulbs
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT POINTS
We ask that you not give a key to a prospective tenant, as they should only have access to the premises after signing all lease documents.
If your property is a condominium, please supply us with copies of any bylaws, rules and regulations, covenants and/or restrictions.