Your tenants may have great credit scores and payment histories, but that doesn’t mean they are taking great care of your property. In fact, many renters choose to rent simply because they would rather defer the task of property maintenance to their property managers.
Move out inspections are essential.
In order to ensure a positive renting experience for all of your tenants, it’s important to carefully evaluate the conditions of your property between tenants. Here are some of the many advantages to having professional move out inspections done on your property:
- Maximize the value of your property.
- Keep your property better maintained.
- Minimize maintenance by addressing issues as soon as they arise.
- Save money by fixing small problems before they become expensive ones.
- Avoid and settle disputes over security deposits.
- Prepare property to be rented again.
- Get the best offer from new renters who are coming to inspect the home.
Move out inspections should be thorough.
A typical move out inspection should cover a wide variety of things. First, it must ensure that the tenant has adhered to the lease agreement. As part of your lease agreement, your tenant should understand that it is their responsibility to leave your property in the condition it was in upon move-in, discounting normal wear and tear. An inspection should look for any significant property damage beyond normal wear and tear. It should also check for signs of breaches in the agreement, such as damage from pets or failure to have carpet professionally cleaned upon move out. A move out inspection can also help property owners determine how to use their tenant’s security deposit if it is necessary to hold certain repair costs from the deposit.
We can help you with your move out inspections.
We can help you handle the nitpicky process of inspecting your property between tenants. We’ll carefully study details with an experienced eye and help you get a fair idea of what to do with your tenant’s deposit. Contact us today for more information about move outs and our maintenance services.