It may be true that your tenants may be hard or destructive to your rental property.
BUT... Being pro-active by using good and strong products will save money and aggravation in the end. Below you will find useful information and links to various products of use to the Landlord.
The Rental Application
The Rental Application is the sacred text of successful property management. This tool is geared to help you make an informed decision about a potential tenant's suitability. Our comprehensive rental application form provides fields for every prospective occupant over the age of 18, including employment, rental histories and credit checks. Remember that this data is very sensitive -- carefully protect all completed applications in order to comply with federal privacy regulations.
To get this form for FREE click here:
Rental Application
Smoke Detectors How often do you end up replacing either batteries or entire smoke detectors? Sometimes spending a bit more upfront saves time and money later on.
This Smoke Detector from First Alert is a great one for Landlords!
10 Year lithium power cell. No costly battery replacement for the 10 year life of the detector.
Mute button- Mutes unnecessary alarms immediately and also tests function with the same button. (You know the scenario-Tenant is burning food-alarm goes off-tenant gets mad-knocks it off the wall or removes the battery) With this feature, your tenant simply hits a mute button.
Tamper-proof design meets code for sealed/tamperproof alarms.
Amazon.com Shopping: First Alert Smoke Alarm
DO-It-Yourself-Exterminating
Don’t waste your time with routine extermination which is usually nothing more than a temporary fix. Do-It-Yourself products are available and not difficult to use and what’s more- they can be MORE effective! Often paying for monthly pest control spraying doesn’t even touch the problem. Sure it is good for your exterminator but what has he done for you lately?
Maxforce Roach Bait stations last for a full year and will solve just about any roach problem. Don't get fooled into thinking that routine extermination will do better. This solution is not only effective but inexpensive as well.
DoMyOwnPestControl.com Shopping: Maxforce Roach Bait Stations
Maki Pellets and other Rodent Exterminating Products.
Before using any mouse/rat control substance it is important to take measures to mouse-proof the property. Make sure all open area’s (holes, gaps or cracks) are sealed. Any of these openings are an invitation to rodents. Make sure that all food is covered tightly. Remove any crumbs or food tid-bits. Place all food in upper cabinets rather than the lower ones.
E-Bug.net Shopping: Rodent Control
LIGHTING
Change lightbulbs less frequently and save money. The inexpensive "regular" type of lightbulbs do not last long at all. Using a good, longer life bulb saves you time and money.
Stock-up on these light bulbs. They are less than $2.00 each and last a lot longer than standard light bulbs.
Service Lighting Shopping: Super Long Life Light Bulbs
More products coming soon!