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For most landlords, long gone are the days when preparing your rental property for winter meant dropping off a bundle of firewood and a box of matches. And in this economy, neither you nor your tenant can afford to waste heat. Work smarter, not harder, to keep your rentals warm and cozy all season long using the following tips.
Taking a proactive approach to seasonal maintenance will save you money, time, and stress. As long-term landlords know, waking up to a 3 am call about a burst pipe isn’t the best way to start your day. That’s why it’s important to get ahead of the weather by leveraging Bay Property Management Group’s advice:
Pro Tip: If the temperatures drop dramatically, advise your tenants to keep a faucet dripping cold water overnight. As Consumer Reports notes, “running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.”
Now that the interior is squared away, it’s time to head outside. Bay Property Management Group suggests you:
Now that the inside and outside of the property have been prepared, let’s talk about how your tenants can keep their energy bill as low as possible without sacrificing comfort.
Keeping warm doesn’t have to mean pushing the energy bill higher and higher. If you’ve performed all the advised maintenance we’ve listed, your tenants will be well on their way to a cozy winter. However, there are a few cost-effective strategies they can leverage from SMO Energy to stay warm without breaking the bank:
No matter the weather, the TurboTenant team hopes you and your tenants stay warm this winter. If you’d like more educational content delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our weekly newsletter and check out our latest webinar topic.
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