Specialized, your Fort Worth rental property management team, would like to remind you of some simple fall maintenance tasks you are responsible for as a tenant. These maintenance tasks will help prepare your home for colder weather, as well as keep it in good condition.

TENANT MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check For Safety Hazards
  To prevent accidents, you need to check your home for safety hazards. Loose hand railing or lifting carpet corners are good examples of what to look for. Check your outlets for potential electrical hazards. Make sure your fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide alarms are in good working order. Locate all gas and water shut-off switches and review your emergency procedures.
• Replace or Clean Filters
  Replace or clean your air conditioning system filters. Vacuum all air vents and under appliances to be sure dust doesn’t accumulate. Be sure you change your furnace filter once a month during the winter months.
• Doors And Windows
  Check that each door and window in your home opens easily and shuts tightly. Your home should be properly sealed in the winter months. Use a lubricant on the hinges, if necessary. If you see a safety issue with your doors or hinges, don’t hesitate to call your rental property management Fort Worth team.
• Thoroughly Clean Your Home
  Complete cleaning tasks you may not do every day. This can include shampooing the carpets and rugs, cleaning sink drains, and running water through drains that don’t get much use. To clean your disposal run ice through it with a bit of baking soda, then run hot water down the drain. These aren’t everyday cleaning tasks, so they are easy to overlook.
• Outside Your Home
  Tidy up outside your home and get rid of any debris. This will prepare your home for the cold weather to come. Store any outdoor items that should not be left outside in freezing temperatures.

FORT WORTH RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR TENANTS

Specialized is your expert Fort Worth rental property management team. We want you to know we are available for you at any time of the day or night. If you come across any issues with your home, don’t hesitate to let us know. As always, you can submit a maintenance ticket online. If you would like to know more about our services, give us a call today.