Get Your Rental Property Autumn Ready
As the temperatures drop and Autumn and Winter approach, it is important to be prepared for what the months ahead may bring. Often landlords tend to be reactive to issues caused by the change in weather, however, it makes sense and is much more cost -effective to be proactive and this carefully about what needs to be done in advance. Property managers have the organisational skills and network to make sure that landlords are not left facing hundreds of pounds worth of repairs that could have been avoided.
A Guide to Protecting Rental Properties against Snow and Ice
With the onslaught of winter, action is required to keep properties/homes in good working order, especially in these times of the cost of living crisis. Differing extremities of weather can bring the need to adapt general maintenance and upkeep of the dwelling.
Preparation – Having an early ongoing contingency plan in place is far wiser than leaving the whole winter extreme weather to chance. Risks, hazards, and legal claims can be an easily avoided expensive outcome. Ensuring both Landlords and Tenants work together, putting winter protocol briefings in place before the bad weather hits is a surefire way of making it through the cold snap unscathed.
There is no room for complacency. It is prudent for all to take protective measures. Even the most experienced landlords need to be ahead of the game.
Keeping properties safe and functional can be achieved by taking on board some practical guidelines. From the outset, good, clear communication between landlord and tenant is a must. This will cancel out any future awkward, unnecessary and/or uncomfortable accidents, misunderstandings, or claims.
How does the cold weather impact your boiler?
In the lead up to winter you have to be wary of your boiler and ensure checks are made that will confirm your boiler is in good shape for winter.
So how can the boiler be affected?
1. Frozen condensate pipe
2. Frozen pipes
3. Radiators not working
4. Loss of boiler pressure