Maintenance

34 articles on maintenance.

12-Month Preventive Maintenance

A quarter-by-quarter checklist to keep your rental property in top shape year-round, from gutters to appliances and everything in between.

Maintenance6 min read

Tree Trimming for Rentals: Safety & Maintenance

Learn how to create a tree-trimming schedule for rental properties to protect roofs, prevent sewer damage from roots, and reduce storm risks.

Maintenance7 min read

Chimney Safety: Fireplace Maintenance for Rentals

Learn how often to schedule chimney sweeps, when to inspect flue liners, and how to document fireplace maintenance for your rental properties.

Maintenance7 min read

Exterior Paint & Siding: Rot Prevention Guide

Learn why deferring exterior paint and siding maintenance leads to costly wood rot, plus step-by-step inspection and upkeep advice for landlords.

Maintenance6 min read

Save $300+ a Year: Clean Coils & Door Gaskets

Extend appliance life and avoid costly repairs with a 20-minute bi-annual cleaning of refrigerator coils and door gaskets in your rental units.

Maintenance8 min read

Prevent AC Condensate Line Clogs

A monthly AC condensate line cleaning habit saves landlords hundreds each year. Learn how to prevent ceiling damage with this simple maintenance task.

Maintenance6 min read

Hidden Leak Culprits: Braided Lines & Angle Stops

Braided supply lines and angle stops are silent leak sources landlords must replace proactively — here's the replacement schedule and inspection steps.

Maintenance7 min read

Prevent Floods: Replace Washing Machine Hoses

A five-year schedule for replacing washing machine hoses can prevent catastrophic floods in rental units. Learn the steps and costs.

Maintenance8 min read

Roof Material Lifespans

Learn how roofing materials like asphalt, metal, and tile age differently on rental properties. Discover maintenance tips to extend their lifespan.

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