You may be a first-time landlord and not sure of how you should be handling or managing your rental homes in Utah. Many turn to Utah property management companies such as KeyRenterto manage and take care of the rental home. There are some things you can yourself to keep your home in good shape.
Before homes for rent in Utah are occupied, there is a routine maintenance check done around the house. KeyRenter has a 24/7 maintenance crew that can help check for any issues.
Make sure the entire home is clean; this includes wiping down windows and cabinets, and drawers. Check that the appliances work properly in the kitchen and bathroom as well.
Make your home look nice and well-kept by re-painting the walls if you desire. Also, be sure to take pictures with a digital camera of all the rooms in the house. That way you will be able to see if any damage is done after a tenant moves out. You’ll be able to fairly take out of their security deposit the amount you’ll need to fix the damages.
While the property is rented, continue to fulfill any requests of the tenant of any repairs. You are allowed to inspections during the rental time, but you must give the tenant advanced notice before entering into the home. Don’t be negligent when tenants are in your home, you can still keep your property well-maintained.
After a tenant moves out, you can check to see if any damage was done and then get it ready for the next tenants who are moving it. If there is no damage, return the security deposit in full to the tenants. If there is damage that would cost more than the security deposit, you can request this additional money from the tenants.