Clean windows extend a lot of perks for property owners and tenants as well. The most visible benefit is making a very good first impact on the house. First impressions can make a real difference when it comes to attracting quality renters. Minor smudges and dirt may feel like it’s not important, but potential tenants may link dirty windows with a landlord who takes shortcuts on property maintenance, afterward influencing their willpower to rent out the property.
Regular window cleaning extends the life of the windows themselves. Windows, like all of the other basics of property, must be cleaned on a consistent basis. Acid rain, hard water, and oxidation are all factors that damage window panes. Regular cleaning can help keep environmental contaminants at bay and your windows sparkling for years to come.
Industry experts recommend cleaning residential windows once or twice a year. But having your tenants perform this task for you is not the preferred concept. Tenants may ignore to use proper cleaning tools and materials, thus harming the windows further. Or they may sooner or later harm themselves as they make an effort to clean the 2nd story windows.
Falls involving ladders are one of the leading causes of serious household injuries. This guide to ladder safety from the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines over a dozen safety guidelines for ladder use, many of which your tenant may not know or follow. The amplified liability of tenants adopting ladders to achieve property maintenance tasks is not a clever management procedure.
To make your property preserved and your tenants protected, you need real professionals on the job. At Real Property Management Colonial, we monitor the condition of your entire property, including windows, and schedule cleaning and maintenance as needed. Please contact us today online or by phone at 540-595-7411 for more information regarding our Salem property management services.