Page 19 - The Playbook

• Countertops (kitchen and bath vanity) – free of all food crumbs, stains and wiped down
with antibacterial product
• Tub/Shower & Fixtures – free of any hair, soap scum, mildew. Wipe down with bleach
product to ensure clean and sanitary condition.
• Toilet – free of any hair (especially around the floor), wipe clean inside and out of bowl,
seat, tank with bleach product
• Medicine cabinet/vanity – wiped free of any hair, chemical or soap residue
• Washing Machine/Dryer – free of all personal belongings, wiped down to remove all
lint, hair, dust and debris; clean lint trap.
• Ceiling lights and fans – must be dusted and replace all light bulbs that are burned out.
• Hardwood floors – must be swept and mopped
• Carpet – must be professionally steam cleaned.
• Exterior of home – all personal items must be removed. Lawn must be mowed not more
than two – four days prior to tenant’s arrival; gutters must be cleaned and free of any
debris; shrubs should be pruned and all exterior flower/shrubs beds should be free of
any weeds or voluntary growths; driveway should be free of any debris; decks, patios
and entrances must be free of debris, doorways should be wiped clean and free of
pests/spider webs/dirt and debris.
• All chimney’s should be cleaned
• Make sure the propane tank is full (if applicable)

Maintenance Check

• All light bulbs must be functional and work
• All doors must close, latch and lock properly
• Electrical & communication outlet covers cannot have any cracks and must adequately
cover the device
• All appliances must work completely
• Windows must be able to open fully and easily; they must be able to be locked.
• Carpets must be free of rips, holes and frays. There can be no tripping hazard from
bunched or unsecured carpet
• Plumbing must work without leak or sprays; aerators on sinks must be secured tightly
and produce a constant, consistent stream of water from all faucets;
• Caulk and grout on tubs must be complete and free of any signs of mildew
• Toilet paper and towel holders must exist and be securely fashioned to wall in each
bathroom
• Molding and baseboards must be free of excessive scuff marks
• Walls should have all nails, anchors and other hanging apparatus removed and
repainted. Walls that are excessively scuffed or discolored should be repainted.
• All Fire Extinguishers must be inspected annually by a certified fire extinguisher
inspector
• Smoke Detector batteries should be replaced not less than 30 days prior to the start of
any lease agreement.