Summer Checklist For Landlords

As summer brings a fresh perspective to homeowners, it also presents an excellent opportunity for landlords to consider essential maintenance tasks.

Here's a concise checklist for landlords as the full force of summer arrives.  

Clean Gutters

If there’s one single property issue that is synonymous with this time of year, it’s clogged up gutters. It’s incredibly important to ensure that your gutters are clear as you head into spring, as heavy rains will not be able to drain effectively, which can cause serious water damage to both the inside, and outside of your property. If you are going to clean your gutters yourself, make sure to do so safely!

The Roof

When focusing on the gutters, it's a fantastic time to check the roof to make sure the tin or those tiles are still in good shape. Leaks from a malfunctioning roof can cause immediate property damage, and the costs can quickly mount. Therefore, prevention is always preferable to any needed treatment.
Any solar panels may need to be audited and cleaned as part of that roof inspection to ensure they are functioning properly.

Outdoor Cleaning

There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours upon hours making your garden and outdoor area look immaculate, only for the harsh days of winter to come along and take away all that hard work. As frustrating as it is, it is important to maintain regular upkeep of your outdoor and garden space, to ensure that your tenants are happy, and you continue to uphold a desirable investment property. Removing any grime and dirt from any pathways, pruning trees, and reseeding the lawn are just a few of the ways in which you can propel the wow factor of your investment property heading into the summer months.
 
The start of a new season means a new beginning, and the perfect time to take a look at your investment property. Make sure that it is well-equipped to take on the next few months and remain an appealing home for your current or soon to be tenant. If you follow even a couple of the above suggestions, you will be able take your home to the next level, without breaking the bank in the process.

Drainage

Excess water that collects around a property has the potential to flood and destroy footings, as well as serve as a moist, fertile habitat for termites and mosquitoes.
Right now might be the perfect time to think about having your external drainage inspected and cleared, as needed, to allow for the free flow of water away from the house.

Pests and termites

When was the last time you had a pest check and treatment? Termites and other pests are more common in some regions than others, therefore every landlord should schedule routine maintenance for this.

Insurance

Many of these maintenance tasks aim to reduce a property's risk and preserve its value.
 
Insurance is, of course, a crucial component of risk reduction and property protection. It would be a good idea to review your building and landlord insurance policy to see if it still covers the demands of your property and takes any new information into account.
 

And finally...

As the landlord, you have the duty to to arrange and pay for the costs of repairs and and maintenance, ensuring your investment property is kept in an acceptable state throughout the lease.

Our team of proficient property managers is here to help you accomplish these tasks, ensuring your property is Summer-ready. Each property manager treats every property with the same care as if it were their own.