Preparing for Annual Inspection

For some properties, leasing consultants will view a residence at least once a year or more depending on the situation and when they do, it's best that the resident do the following to ensure a smooth inspection.

1.  Read the rental contract and be sure you are following the rules.

2.  Clean the environment including carpeting and walls. 

3.  Find a place to keep your pets so that they will not attack, preferably in a backyard or patio area.

4.  Make the residence nice to smell.

5.  Check along crevices, corners and other areas where insects might live.  If the residence has a problem, leave the dead bugs in view so that the rental staff can see.

6.  Move furniture and other items away from places that might be a potential fire hazard.

During an annual inspection, take the time to share any information related to your suite that makes you feel uncomfortable including bothersome neighbors, strange odors, broken appliances and fixtures, and leaks.

Check out other articles on this site if you need to prepare for a move-out inspection.

Nicholl McGuire