Clean Regularly

One of the best things you can do for your rental is to clean regularly. This will help with the longevity of the home and its appliances, flooring and fixtures. Cleaning the oven, microwave, and refrigerator are often overlooked but are common sources of a high cleaning bill after you move out. IN addition, vacuuming regularly and thoroughly will avoid deep dirt in flooring, and extend the life of the flooring.
Make sure you are properly ventilating your bathroom. Mildew grows easily in a humid room and causes damage to the shower and tub grout. Remember that mildew is a housekeeping issue, but mold is a structural issue and should be reported to the landlord immediately.

Service Your Home Generator

A portable generator will be a lifesaver if you lose power during a winter storm—now’s the time to make sure yours will fire up and generate power when you most need it. (Be sure to avoid these dangerous mistakes if you’re firing up a portable generator for the first time.)
DIY: If you haven’t already, you’ll want to service the engine’s oil and add fuel stabilizer for winter storage, recommends Jake Thomas, portable-generator safety expert and director of global service operations at Generac Power Systems.

“You should also remember to start and run the engine for 10 to 15 minutes to circulate the stabilizer,” he says.

And think about where you’re going to keep the portable generator before finding yourself in crisis mode to restore power. Shield generators from snow and rain, place them at least 25 feet away from doors and windows, and be sure you have a safe, clearable path to access it.

Call in the pros: If your generator is throwing up red flags, call a pro in to repair it right away. It might cost you up to $300, but you’ll be grateful you shelled out the dough when you don’t have to bundle up during the next ice storm.

Source: https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/winter-2021-home-maintenance-checklist/

Locked Out Of Your Home?

In the event Tenant requests Landlord to unlock a door for any reason, Tenant agrees to pay for the service call at a minimum labor rate of $52.50 per hour during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), and at a minimum labor rate of $78.75 per hour during non-business hours. In the event Tenant requests any locks to be rekeyed, Tenant agrees to pay the actual cost to re-key the locks including labor at a minimum rate of $52.50 per hour.

Reduce Moisture in the Bathroom

It is easy for bathrooms to affected by moisture. For example, taking a long hot shower and not turning on the fan or leaving the bathroom door open afterward can result in damage to the paint in the bathroom as well as the walls. Be sure to use the evaporating fan while showering or bathing, and leave the door open after leaving the bathroom. Mildew abatement is a housekeeping issue and is the responsibility of the tenant. If there are signs of mildew growth in an area that is not prone to water use (bedroom, living room, etc.), notify the property manager immediately. Failure to report this type of maintenance issue can cause further damage, which could become a tenant responsibility.