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Rental Property Checklist

Complete checklist for preparing your property for rental.

Overall Progress0 / 50 tasks

High Priority

0/28

Completed

0%

Property Preparation

0/12

Complete all necessary repairs and maintenance

high

Deep clean the entire property

high

Paint walls and touch up as needed

medium

Replace or clean carpets/flooring

medium

Check and service HVAC system

high

Test all appliances and ensure they work

high

Check plumbing for leaks and proper function

high

Test all electrical outlets and fixtures

high

Replace batteries in smoke/CO detectors

high

Ensure all locks work and re-key if needed

high

Clean gutters and check exterior drainage

medium

Landscape and maintain curb appeal

medium

Legal & Compliance

0/10

Verify property meets local rental codes

high

Obtain required rental permits/licenses

high

Register with local housing authority if required

high

Prepare state-compliant lease agreement

high

Create lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 homes)

high

Prepare move-in/move-out inspection forms

medium

Review fair housing laws and requirements

high

Set up separate bank account for deposits

medium

Create emergency contact information sheet

medium

Prepare property rules and regulations

medium

Insurance & Protection

0/6

Obtain landlord insurance policy

high

Verify adequate liability coverage

high

Add umbrella policy if needed

medium

Require tenant renters insurance

medium

Document property condition with photos/video

high

Create inventory of included items

medium

Financial Setup

0/8

Research comparable rental rates in area

high

Set competitive rental price

high

Determine security deposit amount

high

Decide on pet policy and pet deposit

medium

Set up rent collection system/platform

high

Create expense tracking system

medium

Establish late fee policy

medium

Set up accounting for tax purposes

medium

Marketing & Tenant Search

0/8

Take high-quality photos of property

high

Write compelling property description

high

List on major rental platforms

high

Create showing schedule

medium

Prepare rental application forms

high

Set up tenant screening process

high

Define tenant qualification criteria

high

Prepare for tenant questions about property

medium

Maintenance Planning

0/6

Create list of trusted contractors

medium

Set up maintenance request system

medium

Create preventive maintenance schedule

medium

Establish emergency repair protocols

high

Document utility account information

medium

Create vendor contact list

medium

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