We spent last week in South Carolina handling “landlord duties”.
Our previous trip down was in May, so the condo needed some love and attention!
My rental property owner check list-
- Find everything and return to its proper location. This is especially true in the kitchen. Occasionally, I agree with the tenants’ storage solutions and change my organizational plan accordingly.
- Sand removal- from dresser drawers, under chair cushions, and even in the freezer.
- Dust removal- from ceiling fans, the top of appliances, under beds, return vents, etc.
- Laundry- wash all bedding, mattress pads, throw rugs, blankets, and bath mats.
- Inventory- we provide sheets and towels, so we have to check on the condition of those items.
- Replace- swap out shower curtain liners and add new dishtowels, bath towels, as needed.
- Unclutter- thing accumulate from a summer of visitors. Sometimes it’s the bonus of newer “beach books”, but often, it’s items that need to be tossed.
- Clean, clean clean- that includes all dishes, pots and pans, glassware, and silverware. I don’t want incoming tenants to find crusty food left behind. This also allows me to check for broken and rusty items that need to be replaced.
- Repairs- there’s always something that needs attention.
After all of the hard work, there’s a real sense of satisfaction when finished. I know our incoming fall guests will (hopefully) be happy.
