Spring Clean Up and Seasonal Yard Work Who does the work, tenant or landlord?

Summer is almost here and it’s time to work in the yard. Plano property management knows the importance of keeping the yard and landscaping looking nice to maintain the curbside appearance of your property. Who is supposed to keep up with the yard work can be a gray area with rental property. You need to know what landscape areas need to be maintained and who is responsible for doing the work. A nice yard will always boost the appearance and value of a home.  But who is responsible for the ongoing chore?

Owner

Many DFW property management companies agree that landscape maintenance is the responsibility of the homeowner. Tree trimming, safety issues, and seasonal yard cleanup should be maintained by the owner. Seasonal inspections can tell you what yard and maintenance problems your property has.

Tenants

Tenants can have yard responsibilities like weeding and lawn mowing, but these responsibilities need to be carefully explained in the lease agreement. Your Plano property management can prepare a lease that explains the specific responsibilities and expectations of the tenant.

Real Property Management Specialized is the leader in Plano property management. Your rental units are taken care of at lower cost with their preferred pricing on maintenance services and supplies from Home Depot and other local suppliers. Tenants are clearly told at the time of lease signing what responsibilities they have in maintaining the property.

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Let them put their expert team to work for you.

5 Ways to Protect Your Property When You Go On Vacation

You’re ready to leave on your dream trip and you won’t forget to lock the door. The FBI estimates that 2.5+ million homes are broken into each year. That means a home burglary happens every 13 seconds. Arlington, TX property management companies know that just locking the doors isn’t enough to keep your home and property safe from burglars, especially when you are away for an extended period of time. Here are a few home safety tips to keep your property more secure while you are away.

●     Social Media

Tech savvy thieves are using Facebook and other social media sites to find their next target. Keep posts to a minimum while you are gone or make sure your sites have privacy settings turned on so strangers can’t view your posts. Be sure you aren’t advertising you’re gone to the whole world.

●     Don’t Leave the Spare Key Outside

Burglars like to enter through the front door just like everyone else. If you have a key hidden outside, good chances are it can be found. Leave a key with a neighbor instead of under a rock.

●     Put Your Mail on Hold

Mail piling up in the box is a sure signal that no one is home. Have your mail and newspaper put on hold until you are home.

●     Have Inside Lights on a Timer

Your home can look like someone is there with an inexpensive light timer. Lights can come on in different parts of the home at different times of the day.

●     Unplug the Garage Door

Some thieves use universal remotes to let themselves into your home through the garage. Unplug the garage door opener and no one can get into the garage without first going through the house.

Real Property Management Specialized wants your rental property to be safe when the tenants leave for vacations this coming summer season. A few simple precautions make your property less of a home invasion target.  Visit http://www.realpropertydfw.com/ to find more tips and ideas from the leaders in property management. Arlington, TX investors trust Real Property Management.

Summer Preventative Maintenance Tips for Fort Worth Property Management Companies

Every new season is a good time to check on your rental unit. Preventative maintenance is the proactive way to fix things when a problem is small, and it will save you time and money by not having to fix a bigger problem in the future. Summer property inspections give you the opportunity to check on cooling systems before the really hot temperatures hit.

During the hottest parts of summer, we all like a cool home to retreat into to escape the outside heat. Your tenants feel the same way. When it gets hot with no relief because of a broken A/C, people get angry, and patience runs thin. To avoid problems in the middle of the hot summer, here are some tips about what to check in your unit to help your tenants keep their cool.

●     Fans— tighten screws to reduce the risk of imbalanced blades.

●     Windows and Doors—make sure seals and latches are secure so you are not trying to cool down the entire neighborhood.

●     Swamp Coolers and Central Air Systems— have units serviced professionally before the heat hits, and remember to change filters.

●     Pool Maintenance— if your rental unit has a swimming pool, have it serviced and ready for the season.

When you are looking for the trusted leader in property management, Fort Worth Real Property Management Specialized is who you can trust to handle all your maintenance needs anytime of the year.

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Knowing Your Neighbor Makes for Good Business and Safe Communities

Statistics show that neighbors who care about the well being of others and perform simple friendly acts make a community as a whole safer. And safe communities are easier locations to rent.

Getting to know neighbors isn’t just important for your property management. Dallas managers should also encourage tenants whenever possible to reach out and get to know the folks next door. This may take some extra time and effort, but when viewing this effort as an investment you’ll find the few minutes required to be friendly go a long way.

Here are a few returns on the investment of being more neighborly:

●     Easier to resolve conflict

Resolving an issue with a neighbor is much easier when you already have a well-established positive relationship with them. Already laying the groundwork for a healthy relationship with the neighbors before tenant conflicts happen helps you retain a good standing with those neighbors, even after the tenant moves out.

●     Protection when residents are away

When tenants have a good relationship with the people next door, they will naturally keep an eye out for the safety of their property when tenants are away. Especially when a tenant is gone for an extended period of time, neighbors will know when a stranger is snooping around and they’ll be able to call property management, Dallas police, or the resident to ensure all is well with the rental.

For help getting neighborhood relationships built or strengthened, enlist your friendly property managers at Real Property Management Specialized. Our experience and local expertise have the proven processes to make your real estate investment a success. Find out more about our comprehensive list of services at http://www.realpropertydfw.com/