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Performing regular maintenance on your property can help catch a small problem before it turns into a large expense. Here are some property maintenance tips that can help save money in the long run.
1. Exterminate Monthly Even if you do not currently have a rodent or insect problem, you should exterminate monthly or bi-monthly to prevent such problems from occurring. 2. Check for Water Damage and Leaks The best time to check for leaks is after a heavy rain storm, after ice and snow have begun to melt, or on very hot and humid days when pipes tend to sweat. Check for soft spots on the roofs, ceilings, and walls. Look for signs of water around windows, showers, and toilets. Check under sinks, boilers, and water heaters. It is imperative to identify a water leak early. Ongoing leaks can completely damage walls, ceilings, and a tenant’s possessions. Dangerous mold can also form, which can be a large expense, especially if it is over 10 square feet, which would have to be remedied according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Guidelines. 3. Test All Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Regularly These devices are checked before the tenant moves in and during regular inspections to make sure they are in working order. Both battery operated and hard wired devices should be tested. These devices save lives. Also, be aware that the average lifespan of a carbon monoxide detector is 5 years, so replace as necessary. Smoke alarms have a useful life of about 10 years.

4. Change the Filters in any Forced Air Systems We change the filters in your heating or air conditioning unit at least twice a year. Dirty filters can increase the utility bill by causing the system to work harder or can lead to malfunctions in the systems, such as causing the cooling system to freeze-up.Routinely changing the filter can help prevent the air duct from becoming contaminated. If clogged, the ducts will usually need to be professionally cleaned, and that is an expense you do not want. Even if your tenants pay their own utilities, paying proper attention to this matter because excessively high utility bills will cause you to lose tenants.

By having a property management company , property owners can save you a lot of time and money in the future. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!