{"id":3770,"date":"2020-05-26T09:30:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T16:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=3770"},"modified":"2020-05-26T10:46:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T17:46:36","slug":"important-inspections-for-your-rental-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/important-inspections-for-your-rental-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Inspections for Your Rental Property"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Maintaining a residential property requires active care and preventive maintenance to ensure the longevity of your home. \u00a0In the case of rental housing, most owners do not live onsite and rely on tenants and management to maintain the condition of their investment property. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite one\u2019s best effort to screen applicants in order to find the most qualified tenants<\/a>, great credit scores, and on-time rent payments do not always reflect great home maintenance behavior. \u00a0\u00a0In fact, a lot of renters find one of the perks of rental housing includes the ability to defer home maintenance responsibilities to property managers and owners.<\/p>\n

The best way to ensure your rental property is properly maintained and in great condition is to conduct regular inspections. \u00a0Inspections provide 2 key benefits to rental property owners.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Conducting Rental Property Inspections<\/h2>\n
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  1. \u00a0You will identify any maintenance issues that need to be fixed before they become expensive problems.\n

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  2. You can make sure your tenants are following lease terms and taking care of tenant required maintenance<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Types of Inspections for Rentals<\/h2>\n

    If you self-manage your rental properties you should be prepared to conduct 4 types of inspections, these include routine inspections and those related to the beginning and end of a lease term. \u00a0If you use a property management company to manage your rental properties, you should verify that they plan on conducting similar types of inspections which should be outlined in your management agreement.<\/p>\n

    Make sure to keep excellent records of your inspections, including notes with dates and pictures. Inspection reports and paperwork help you keep track of the condition of your property, and can also serve as legal documents if anything happens to your rental home. \u00a0Keep inspection reports and maintenance files stored electronically in your property management software account, which should provide unlimited cloud-based storage<\/a> options linked directly to a property or a tenant for easy access and reference.<\/p>\n

    For an added bonus, look for a property management software that connects you with a mobile inspection app to make rental property inspections convenient for you, your team, and your tenants.<\/p>\n

    Mobile Inspection App for Self-Guided Inspections<\/h2>\n

    Property managers and landlords are using mobile inspection apps, like\u00a0zInspector<\/a>, to help tenants safely complete important inspections for their rental properties. With a mobile inspection app, your tenants can use their phones to go through an inspection checklist and even take real-time pictures in the app that will be added to the inspection report. A self-guided inspection<\/a> is the easiest way to keep your tenants, team, and properties safe during social distancing.<\/p>\n

    Once an inspection is complete a report is created for you to review and store for your records. You can keep a copy of the report in your property management software account and create a work order for your maintenance team based on information in the report.<\/p>\n

    The mobile inspection app can be used by you, your team, your maintenance vendors and your tenants to help keep your properties well maintained. It serves as an essential tool for completing important inspections for your rental properties.<\/p>\n

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