Every lease agreement will have standard clauses and include information such as how much rent must be paid, when it’s due and whether tenants can have pets. Since we are talking about lease agreements, we want to share a few of the things we include that are also important. Smoking Most leases are going to […]
Repair and Maintenance
What Does The Landlord Have To Repair ?
Unfortunately, the law is not specific enough to cover everything. We know that the heating, plumbing, cooking, refrigerator must be fixed promptly, but what about the bedroom door that doesn’t close properly, the sagging gate in the back yard, or the big air gap under the front door? You don’t have to fix the bedroom […]
Prepping Your Home For The Holidays
Once the candle on the last jack-o-lantern goes out, it’s officially The Holiday Season. Are you ready? We have tips for how to prep your rental home for guests and make your home a favorite spot for family and friends to gather over the holiday season. Cold-weather cleaning Spring isn’t the only time to give […]
Property Manager Kirkland
Property manager Kirkland Washington Maintenance Observation Running Toilets A toilet that the runs periodically can cost hundreds of dollars on the water bill. We ask our tenants to keep an eye these things but sometimes it is not very apparent that it is running periodically. The tenant gets a large water bill and thinks the […]
Maintenance… The Little Things Count
It is easy for us to forget about routine maintenance on our rental properties Out of sight, out of mind right? Gutter Clearning When the rainy season comes (insert your Seattle joke here) I am reminded of gutter and downspout maintenence. This simple chore can save thousands of dollors in repairs down the road. Water […]