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Routine rental inspectionsn are not only about being able to report back to a client and tell them their house looks great. In this video Kylie Best from Welcome Home Rentals outlines the important areas that need to be checked to protecct your investment and keep good tenants in your rental property.
1. Dripping taps need to be attended to so that excess water bills are avoided. As well as ensuring tenants don't turn taps off too tight which can cause the fittings to need reseating rather than just a washer change
2. Checking for any safety risks ensure you won't be sued for failure to repair any potential safety hazards. Wobbly railings, loose step treads, lifting carpet, cracked tiles, rotting floor boards may cause a safety risk for the tenant and is a huge liability risk for a property investor.
3. Cleaning that maintains the property. Properties are expected to be lived in, but what is important is to look for anything that may cause damage if the cleaning isn’t attended to. Specifically mould in showers will become permanent if not treated. Calcium will cause shower doors to become pitted or foggy. Ovens not cleaned on a regular basis will damage the enamel.
4. Checking smoke alarms are active. Tenants can be tempted to remove the batteries after the toast burns. This can be terribly dangerous, not to mention that it can void your insurance.
5. Ensuring that lawns and gardens show signs of being cared for. It’s easy for lawns to shoot up when it rains, but being able to keep an eye on the condition of the grounds is important. Sometimes lawns may need a helping hand with some Feed and Weed and gardens always thrive with a fresh layer of mulch.
6. Finally checking that your tenants happy. This is a big one that is often forgotten. Routine rental inspections offer the perfect chance to engage with tenants and to build on the business relationship.
Happy tenants stay longer, so checking that they are happy will help keep them renting your property.
