Rental Maintenance Time
One idea that professional property managers use to cut maintenance time is to get tenants to do work for them! How do they do this? They ask. That is right. Most rental property managers place simple signs throughout their units to help guide tenants to complete simple tasks that help reduce calls for maintenance. You can use the same strategy.For example, post a sign by the garbage that tells tenants your policy on garbage and recycle removal. What days will they be picked up? Where are they allowed to store garbage and recycling until then?
How does your furnace and air condition work? Give tenants simple instructions on how to operate your thermostat and what is expected of them. As soon as it starts to get cold, you will be glad your tenants know what to do.
Some other ideas include:
· Who to contact for repairs
· Emergency numbers
· Alarm systems
· Security practices
· Smoking and pet policies
Think of other things that tenants may call you about. Putting this information in front of your tenants will help take care of these maintenance items before they become an issue for you.
You can make these little reminders by laminating a sign or printing stickers. Be sure to use a durable sign that won’t come off easy and looks professional. Make your signs only as big as needed and place them where they make sense.
This simple tip can save you a lot of time and help keep your apartment or rental home in top condition with little effort by you.
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