Fall is an exciting time. Everyone is breaking out their sweaters, cozying up with their favorite hot beverage, and making plans for nights around the bonfire. It's also the perfect time of year to cross a few seasonal maintenance projects off your to do list. Here are a few ideas to spark your weekend plans:
Clean Your Gutters When leaves fall, some will inevitably land in the gutters. This can cause serious clogs when it rains, leading excessive amounts of water to flow onto your siding, foundation, and even the roof. Prioritize gutter cleaning this fall and you can avoid serious water damage to your rental property! Clean the Dryer Vents A drop in temperatures often means a build up of static electricity. It also means a greater chance of the lint in your dryer vents catching on fire. While it's a good idea to remind renters to clean out the dryer vents of their appliances, it's on the landlord to clean the external dryer vents from time to time, too. Inspect Your Heating System and Chimney While it might not yet be cold enough to crank up the heat, it will be soon enough. Take precautions now to ensure your HVAC system will work as intended when your tenants need it most. While you're at it, hire a chimney sweep to perform annual maintenance, too. An once of prevention can is worth a pound of cure, and taking a little time to ensure the safety of your rental property will save you endless amounts of time and stress later! -- Scott Safadi, Cal Bay Property Management
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AuthorScott Safadi leverages extensive experience in the real estate industry to serve as the CEO of Cal Bay Property Management (CBPM), which he founded in Palo Alto, California. Archives
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