Residential Rental Property Maintenance Checklist

DOORS

• Defect‐free, functional, and weather tight

• Insect and rodent‐proof

• Not cracked or broken, with functioning locks

• Secure frame, with proper hardware

• Multi‐family dwelling unit doors comply with security and fire requirements

EXTERIOR WALLS

• Weather‐tight siding, no deterioration

• Soffit and fascia in good repair

• House numbers at least 4” high of contrasting color, visible from the roadway

PAINT

• No peeling, chipping, chalking, or deteriorated paint

• Wood surfaces weather‐protected

FOUNDATION

• Structurally sound, properly graded, and free from cracks and holes

ROOF

• Structurally sound, properly graded, and free from cracks and holes

ROOF

• Structurally sound, good condition, leak free; shingles and flashing in good condition

GUTTERS/DOWNSPOUTS (If existing)

• Good condition, no obstructions, securely attached to drain water away from structure

CHIMNEY

• Brick/block/stone, mortar, and flue liner in good repair

PORCH/DECKS

• In good repair, with guardrails if over 30” above grade

STAIRS/STEPS

• In good repair, evenly spaced and securely attached

• Hand rails if 4 or more risers

• Snow shoveled at all building exits

YARD

• Proper grading and ground cover

• Grass and weeds cut regularly

• Free from litter/debris, auto parts or construction debris

• Firewood neatly stacked

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

• Proper containers with lids that tightly fit

• Proper containment for compost

• Trash/garbage not overflowing onto ground

VEHICLE REGULATIONS

• No abandon, unlicensed, or inoperable vehicles parked/stored on property

• All vehicles parked on approved parking

• Car repairs(except for minor ones by owner)prohibited on property

GARAGES

• In good repair and weather‐protected

• Secured with lock(s), not open to trespass

FENCES

• Well‐maintained and weather resistant

• Meets zoning code location requirements

WALLS & CEILINGS

• Clean and in good repair‐no holes, water damage, or chipping, flaking, or peeling pain

• No loose wall paper

FLOORS

• Clean and in good repair‐ no holes or trip hazards

• Structurally sound

WINDOWS

• Good condition, no broken or cracked glass

• Easily openable, screens provided and in good repair

• Locks required

• Frames in good repair, no chipping or peeling paint

DOORS

• Interior doors operational and in good condition

Kitchen

• Hot(120 degrees)and cold running water

• Kitchen sink connected to sanitary sewer, with functioning obstruction‐free drains

• Cabinets in good repair

• Appliances in good working condition/gas appliances connected w/ approved fittings and connectors

• Stove, refrigerators and other appliances clean, operable and in good repai

• Food preparation and cooking surfaces durable nonabsorbent, washable and well maintained

BATHROOM(S)

• Tub/shower, washbasin, and toilet all properly installed, maintained, and in good repair with caulking intact and fully functional

• Faucets min 1” gap above spill line

• Openable window or mechanical ventilation required

• Hot and cold running water required from each fixture, fixtures must not leak

• At least 1 lighting fixture

SLEEPING ROOM(S)

• Proper doors/egress window to outside, with clear pathways, windows not blocked

• Operable smoke alarms, light, ventilation, egress windows, and window treatments required

• Window coverings in good repair

• Light fixture or outlets available

• Carbon monoxide detector w/ in 10’

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

• Clear, safe distance of paint, boxes, rags and any other combustible material from gas fired appliances

• Path of egress not blocked by debris, storage, trash, snow/ice, etc.

• Continuous graspable hand rails in all stairways, and floor coverings secured

• Fire extinguishers provided and serviced where required

• Fire rated doors provided where required, (such as attached garages)

SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

• All smoke alarms installed per manufacture’s instruction, with working batteries and functional connections

• At least one on each level for habitable space and one in the basement or crawl space if accessible

• Smoke alarms in each sleeping room

• All smoke alarms listed and installed to NFPA72 standards

• Carbon monoxide alarms within 10’ of each sleeping room.

ELECTRICAL

• Properly installed service panel

• Adequate service at and outlets, with cover plates on all outlets, switches, and junctions

• Intact, functional wiring and fixtures

• Temporary use extension cords not used in lieu of permanent wiring

• Electrical panel accessible, 3’ clearance

MECHANICAL

• Permanent heating facility must be properly installed/maintained, temporary devices not used as primary heating source

• Heating facility capable of maintaining dwelling at 68 degrees F or higher

• Fuel‐burning appliances/equipment must be connected to approved chimney/flue/vent

• Service repair records of mechanical systems may be required

PLUMBING/GAS

• Plumbing installed and maintained to code

• Gas flex connectors must be UL or AGA listed and approved

• Adequate hot and cold water running water to all sinks/tubs

• All drains connected to sanitary sewer

• No “S” traps/flexible style waste lines

• Waste line properly installed, and vented

• No leaking, defective, obstructed, or unsupported pipes or faucets

• Backflow devices provided where required, including hose bibs and hand held showers heads

• Shutoffs provided where required

• Faucets a minimum 1’ above spill lines

OCCUPANCY

• Occupied sleeping rooms must have proper egress or door openings

• Basements meet permit construction requirements for light, ventilation, egress, etc. prior to habitation

OTHER

• All areas of dwelling and structures clean, pest free and in good condition

• Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work on rental property requires licensed contractors

• Structural alterations require permits

• New dwelling units within an existing structure require zoning approval, plan review, and proper permits before habitation

• All required smoke alarms for interior alterations must be installed, interconnected, and hard wired