Re: Entering Rental Property - Landlord Forum thread

Re: Entering Rental Property by P-Bone in WNY (NY) on November 5, 2009 @15:49

I would think that an average judge would rule against inspections every other month. On a personal note, I would be interested in implementing a 6 month inspection. Once in the fall so that we can check the heating systems to avoid problems during the cold weather and maybe again in the spring to be aure that when heavy rains and/or snow melting doesn't cause any leaks or water damage. Beyond that, I would only consider going into a unit for emergencies, or if a repair was identified in another similar unit that I want to get a jump start on.

For example, I live in the property and I once had a leak on the supply hose to the kitchen faucet. I don't think it was due to frozen pipes, but it was in the winter, so I made sure I checked everyone's pipes for the same issue.

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Re: Entering Rental Property by bayoupots (TX) on November 5, 2009 @22:45	[ Reply ]
something else to add to the "insurance" safety checklist would be checking for functional batteries in the smoke detectors. I do this on a quarterly basis in my apt. units and duplexes and houses at least every 6 mos. Thanks for the helpful idea-anonymous!