Maintenance

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

Landlord conducting home winter prep.

How to Winterize Your Rental Property (with Checklist)

Nov 22, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

10 Minute Read

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Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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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Topics:

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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Topics:

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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Topics:

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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Topics:

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

Category:

Topics:

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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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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Topics:

Property Management

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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Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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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Topics:

Tips and Guides

landlord rental inspection

Six Types of Inspections for Rental Properties

Jul 01, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

7 Minute Read

Category:

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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Topics:

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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Topics:

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

Category:

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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Topics:

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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Topics:

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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Topics:

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

Category:

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

Category:

Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

A renter painting

Should You Let Tenants Make Improvements?

Mar 15, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Topics:

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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Topics:

Property Management

spring maintenance

Spring Maintenance Checklist for Landlords

Mar 08, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

Category:

Topics:

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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Topics:

Property Management

Painting

Five Ways to Keep Your Rental Property Low Maintenance

Feb 22, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

7 Minute Read

Category:

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

Category:

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

Category:

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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Topics:

Tips and Guides

shoveling snow

Snow Removal: How to Avoid Being Negligent

Dec 21, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

5 Minute Read

Category:

Topics:

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

Category:

Topics:

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

Category:

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

Category:

Topics:

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

Category:

Topics:

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

Category:

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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Topics:

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

Category:

Topics:

First time Landlord

Adding new flooring

Repairs vs. Improvements to Your Rental Property

Aug 04, 2020

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

5 Minute Read

Category:

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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Topics:

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

Category:

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

Category:

Topics:

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

Category:

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

Category:

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

Category:

Topics:

Leasing and Laws