Preventative Maintenance & Repair
WHY IS A RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT?
At DePrez and Son, we understand the importance of regular maintenance tasks. From changing furnace filters to testing carbon monoxide detectors, it’s crucial to ensure your property remains in a livable condition. Trust us to help you maintain your property to the highest standards.
FIRST, WHAT LAWS APPLY TO A LANDLORD’S REPAIR RESPONSIBILITIES?
DePrez and Son, with its dedicated team, ensures compliance with health and safety standards mandated by the Landlord-Tenant Act. We maintain plumbing, electricity, heating, and essential amenities, adhering to local building codes and lease agreements. Specific maintenance responsibilities, such as landscaping and snow removal, vary and are outlined in our lease agreements.
For state-specific landlord-tenant laws, consult The American Apartment Owners Association’s interactive map.
HOW QUICKLY MUST A LANDLORD MAKE REPAIRS?
As a general rule of thumb, landlords have a 24-48-hour time frame to make repairs. Heating, cooling and other emergency repairs should be handled within 24 hours. Less-immediate repairs like a dripping faucet should be handled within 48 hours. Minor repairs and damages caused by tenants or guests are typically not the landlord’s responsibility.
Landlord’s Duty of Timely Notice
Keep in mind – before completing any of the repairs on our landlord maintenance checklist, you must have your tenant’s permission to enter the property. If you don’t give proper notice, you can be sued by the tenant or fined by the state. Most states require that you give 24- or 48-hours’ notice. However, in the event of an emergency repair, like a burst pipe, you may enter the home or unit without notice.