Mininum Standards For Rental Property
The following are minimum standards that must be met in order for us to rent your property to a tenant. We understand that as a rental property owner it is important to be fiscally responsible. Providing a clean, quality property to tenants will increase their satisfaction level and the potential for them to become long term residents.
We reserve the right to postpone advertising efforts or cancel a lease agreement if these minimum requirements are not met. Please let us know right away if you are unable to meet these requirements, or need help with getting the property up to standard.
Exterior
All trash, debris, personal items must be removed from yard, sheds, garage, window wells, and common areas (multi-unit).
Lawn should be mowed, trimmed, and in healthy condition. Flower beds and gardens should not have excessive weeds. Trees and shrubs should be maintained and not overgrown.
Sprinklers should be properly set for the year.
Make sure gutters, downspouts, and extensions are in good shape and cleaned out.
Potted plants and flower boxes should be removed from the property (keep it simple).
Fencing and gates should be safe and secure without danger of falling over.
Wooden Decks should be solid and have no wood rot. Walking surface should be safe with no large gaps, tripping hazards, failing wood, or nails/screws protruding.
Railings should be secure and be able to support the weight of an adult.
Windows should lock and function properly (open and close). Where possible, window screens should be present and functioning properly. Window coverings (blinds) should be present and functioning on all living/family room and bedroom windows. Bathroom windows should be frosted or have coverings.
Exterior doors should be proper exterior doors (no hollow core). Exterior doors must lock and function properly.
Sliding glass door should function properly. Glide with ease and lock properly.
No exposed wiring, junction boxes, or other improper electrical which could be a liability.
All exterior electrical should function properly (lights, outlets, etc.).
Dryer vent should be blown out.
A garage remote for each garage space should be provided to tenant.
Garage keypad code (if applicable) should be changed prior to tenant moving in.
Interior
Unit must be free of garbage, debris, and personal items.
Unit must be professionally cleaned (along with carpets).
Heating and Cooling Systems must function.
Paint should be in good clean condition. No dingy or mismatched paint from patches or touch-up. Walls with excessive nail holes will be painted. Paint on doors and trim should be in clean condition without chipping or substantial scuff marks. Entire walls should be painted (no touch-up painting) on walls with excessive marks or nail holes. Wallpaper must be clean and in good condition.
Vinyl, Tile, Laminate, and Wood Flooring must be present and in good, clean, condition, without visible tack strip or other rips/tears which may be trip hazards.
Light Switches and Electrical Outlets must be in good working order and not broken. All light switches and electrical outlets are required to have a proper cover (no cracked or broken covers).
Light fixtures must be working and have working light bulbs (LED recommended).
Each bedroom and each floor must have a smoke alarm (smoke detectors must not be more than 8 years old)
Each floor must have a CO2 detector.
No exposed wiring, junction boxes, or other improper electrical which could be a fire hazard.
Interior Doors should be clean with no cracks or holes and should open and close easily. Closet doors need to be on their track and function properly. No exterior locking door knobs on interior doors (interior locking bathroom or bedroom door knobs are acceptable but they may not have exterior keyed knobs.
Unit must have functional hot and cold water. All plumbing fixtures should work properly with no drips or leaks. Plumbing drainage should not be leaking or clogged. Sewer or Septic System must function properly. Toilet should be clean and in working order. Toilet should not run or leak.
Hand Railings must be secure.
All appliances must be clean and in working order.