Are you surprised when your roof caves in? Shocked to discover one of your residents is a hoarder? You really shouldn’t be. As the landlord, it’s important to run inspections of your rental property to know what is going on and make sure nothing falls into disrepair. Here’s a list of what you should be inspecting to make sure your property remains in tip-top shape.
L - Legal documents. Check to make sure your paperwork is in order and up to date.
Miscellaneous - other documentation more specific to your property
M - Move-ins and Move-outs
Move-ins - this is the inspection done by your resident before they move in. It is important for them to do this so that they will not be liable for previous damage when they move out.
Move-outs - This allows you to survey what needs to be fixed up before a new resident moves in and to determine what amount of the security deposit the previous resident will get back.
N - Network. Specifically your network of employees in the office.
Office clean and organized
Employees present and doing their job
Desk set up and ready to help residents who come in or call
Ask them what is needed and how everything is going
O - Outside. The most important times to do outside inspections are before summer and winter.
P - Periodic. We recommend you inspect your apartments at least twice a year. And note that you must notify residents prior to entering their apartment for an inspection.
