Maintenance

A collection of articles to walk you through the ins, outs, and responsibilities of rental maintenance and repairs.

Tenant discovers mold in kitchen.

What to Do When a Tenant Reports Mold in Your Rental Property

Nov 14, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

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Property Management

Tips and Guides

Tenant looking shocked at bill with a handyman in the background.

Who Is Responsible for Repairs to a Rental Property?

Nov 12, 2024

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

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Property Management

An image of a person painting a white wall green.

Landlord's Guide to Normal Wear and Tear in Rentals

Aug 23, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

11 Minute Read

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Move In and Move Out

Property Management

Landlord planning home renovations for her rental property.

Landlord’s Guide to Renovating a Rental Property While Occupied

Jun 25, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

8 Minute Read

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Property Management

A person holding a tablet with a tool belt on, inside a rental home.

Summer Maintenance Guide: 10 Must-Do Maintenance Tasks Every Landlord Should Know

May 07, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

12 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

apartment building in snow

Who Is Responsible for Snow and Ice Removal?

Nov 08, 2022

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

5 Minute Read

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Leasing and Laws

Property Management

Person walking up to a house

Top 10 Fall Maintenance Tips for Landlords and Property Managers

Oct 27, 2022

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

7 Minute Read

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Maintenance man fixing a sink

How to Handle Rental Property Maintenance Requests

Aug 30, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

6 Minute Read

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Property Management

Tips and Guides

A man looks carefully into a kitchen cabinet

What Can a Landlord Look at During Inspection?

Aug 30, 2022

Written by

Sarah Catherine Fordham

6 Minute Read

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Property Management

Upset property manager questions renters.

How to Deal with a Problem Tenant

Jul 22, 2022

Written by

Sarah Catherine Fordham

5 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

landlord rental inspection

Six Types of Inspections for Rental Properties

Jul 01, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

7 Minute Read

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Topics:

Move In and Move Out

Property Management

house in winter

10 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Rental Property: A Guide for a Worry-Free Winter

Dec 10, 2021

Written by

Olivia OBrien

7 Minute Read

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Property Management

cleaning hacks

Cleaning Hacks While Turning Over a Rental Property

Oct 07, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

7 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

A collection of maintenance tools, including a hard hat, paint roller, and tool bag

Landlord's Guide to Property Maintenance

May 03, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

9 Minute Read

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Topics:

Move In and Move Out

A home garden

8 Eco-Friendly Lawn and Garden Maintenance Tips for Landlords

Apr 05, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

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a person holding a tool and making a repair to a clothes washing machine

A Landlord’s Toolbox for DIY Appliance Repair and Maintenance

Apr 05, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

an adjustable wrench, a hammer, a monkey wrench, and a pair of pliers, laying on a sanded wood surface

A Landlord’s Toolbox for Basic Maintenance and Repairs

Apr 02, 2021

Written by

Olivia OBrien

5 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

View of a beautiful kitchen with white cabinets and hardwood floors

How to Inspect Appliances Before a Tenant Moves In

Mar 23, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

7 Minute Read

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Move In and Move Out

Property Management

Landlord fixing faucet.

Landlord's Guide to Leaky Faucets

Mar 22, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

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Topics:

Property Management

Toolbelt with tools on tabletop and "Preventative Maintenance" text overlay

Top 5 Preventive Maintenance Tasks for Landlords

Mar 19, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

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Property Management

Tips and Guides

A renter painting

Should You Let Tenants Make Improvements?

Mar 15, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

A tool kit including pliers, a wrench, and gloves

8 Home Repair Tasks Every Landlord Should Learn How to Do

Mar 15, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

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Property Management

spring maintenance

Spring Maintenance Checklist for Landlords

Mar 08, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

unclogging-pipes

How to Handle Clogged Pipes in Your Rental Property

Feb 23, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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Property Management

Painting

Five Ways to Keep Your Rental Property Low Maintenance

Feb 22, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

7 Minute Read

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Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

spetic tank

Common Septic Problems in Your Rental Property

Feb 17, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

Termite inspection

How to Get Rid of Termites in Your Rental Property

Jan 26, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances

How Long Should Appliances Last?

Jan 12, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

4 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

shoveling snow

Snow Removal: How to Avoid Being Negligent

Dec 21, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

5 Minute Read

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Property Management

Tips and Guides

Yard work, trimming bush

Should a Tenant Be Paid for Doing Yard Work?

Dec 07, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Renter Conflict

What to Do If Your Tenant Destroyed Your Rental Property

Oct 09, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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Topics:

First time Landlord

Move In and Move Out

HVAC maintenance

Everything You Need to Know About HVAC Maintenance

Sep 14, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

6 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Property Management

lady in front of dirty room

How to Get Your Tenants to Clean Regularly

Sep 01, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

Magnifying glass searching for bed bugs on a bed

How to Deal with Bed Bugs at Your Rental Property

Aug 28, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

Image of a man pressure washing the pathway to a garden area

The Best Budget-Friendly Upgrades for Your Rental Property

Aug 27, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

Water leak from roof

Don’t Charge a Maintenance Request Fee or Repair Deductible

Aug 20, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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Topics:

First time Landlord

Adding new flooring

Repairs vs. Improvements to Your Rental Property

Aug 04, 2020

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

5 Minute Read

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Topics:

First time Landlord

Man with toolbelt holds doorframe and drill to change the locks on the door

Remove Self-Locking Doorknobs to Prevent Lockouts

Apr 15, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

4 Minute Read

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Property Management

painting walls

4 Conditions for Allowing Tenants to Paint

Mar 20, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

4 Minute Read

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image of repainting a grey house with an off-white color coated paintbrush

The 4 Best Upgrades for Rental Properties

Sep 26, 2019

Written by

Sarah Block

4 Minute Read

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Garbage disposal

Should I Install a Garbage Disposal in My Rental?

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Chris Deziel

4 Minute Read

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Topics:

First time Landlord

a crouched exterminator spraying below a window sill as the tenant observes from behind them

Who Is Responsible for Pest Control?

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Kathy Adams

4 Minute Read

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Leasing and Laws

person installing laminate floor boards

Which Is Best for a Rental: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, or Engineered Flooring?

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Laura Agadoni

5 Minute Read

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installing vent fan

How to Get Rid of Mold in a Rental Property

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Chris Deziel

5 Minute Read

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A power washer washing a deck

8 Basic Repair and Maintenance Tasks to Perform Before Marketing Your Rental

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Chris Deziel

5 Minute Read

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contractor and landlord

3 Things You Can Learn from a Plumbing, Electrical, or General Contractor

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Chris Deziel

4 Minute Read

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Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

Changing the Locks on a Tenant

What You Need to Know About Changing the Locks on a Tenant

Sep 13, 2019

Written by

Lauren Ross

4 Minute Read

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Topics:

Leasing and Laws

An image of a sign that reads "No Smoking."

How to Get Rid of the Cigarette Smoke Smell in Your Rental Property

Sep 12, 2019

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

8 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides