5 Annual Maintenance Items That Should be On Your List for Your Long Beach Rental
Dustin Edwards • September 25, 2020
Proper Maintenance Keeps Your Property and Your Tenant Happy
In Long Beach and for most of Southern California for that matter we benefit from the year-round great weather. One benefit we enjoy is that of lower property maintenance compared to other states with harsher climates. Even with lower maintenance needs it doesn’t mean that maintenance isn’t required. When tenants stay longer in properties, some owners can assume that “everything is fine” however there may be issues with deferred maintenance. Taking the time to maintain key aspects of your property can help your property (and your tenant) for the long-haul.
We invite you to take into consideration the following areas of annual maintenance to tackle:
- Air-Conditioning Filters
- Air conditioning filters are a key component to have swamped out annually. A dirty air-filter is one of the leading causes for increased wear on your A/C unit. This is something that can be done in minutes with a quick trip to Home Depot
or you can add it to a longer list for your maintenance contractor.
- Tankless Water Heater Flushing
- Tankless water heaters are certainly more efficient with gas usage; however, they do suffer from calcium build-up. The manufacturers recommend an annual flushing to keep your unit in top shape. While top manufacturers like Rinnai
do provide the instructions to do it yourself (a kit is usually $130-$180) you might consider engaging your plumber to perform this service.
- Updating Plants/Landscaping
- Even with well chosen perennials the bark you laid down and plants might be looking a bit sad. Keep your tenant happy when they arrive home each day with an update to your landscaping that keeps your property looking fresh.
- Furnace Maintenance
- Your heating system is one of the most important systems for your rental. It not only keeps your tenants warm, it also is a key safety issue as the majority of furnaces are powered through natural gas. Annual service is recommended to ensure it is operating in a safe condition.
- Rain Gutters
- As fall approaches and the leaves start to shed from the trees the rain is usually not far behind. If your gutters are clogged though you could end up with unexpected water damage. We certainly suggest waiting until the trees are clear of their leaves and then clean those gutters.
While maintenance might get logged as an “expense” we certainly encourage you to look at it as an investment in the health of your property and the happiness of your tenant. A well maintained property is one that takes care of you and the tenant for many years.
At Beach Cities Property Management we pride ourselves in ensuring our owners properties are well maintained. When you would like to find out more about how we help our owners maintain their properties and enjoy top rental rates we invite you to request our Free Rental Analysis to see how we can help.
