Rent Ready Standards

We ensure that the property is in optimal condition for move-in.

When a property undergoes a transition from an owner-occupied residence to a rental property, either with a change of residents or from one resident to another, our goal is to ensure that the property is in optimal condition for future occupants, ready for seamless move-ins. The cleanliness and meticulous preparation of your property at the commencement of a lease significantly enhance the likelihood of residents maintaining these high standards. Upon vacating the property, residents are expected to adhere to these move-out standards, excluding normal wear and tear.

Cobb & Co Property Management Property Management has formulated property standards to support our clients in achieving the following objectives:

• Mitigating their liability as owners of investment properties.
• Safeguarding their assets and minimizing costs associated with deferred maintenance.
• Gaining a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive rental market.
• Establishing a safe, hygienic environment for residents and fostering long-term residency.

• FRIENDLY REMINDERS

  • Ensure all utilities are active and in service, and consider setting up a revert-to-owner account for utilities whenever feasible.
  • Notify the Homeowners Association (HOA) about our management agreement and request that all HOA violations be directed to Cobb & Co Property Management (if applicable).
  • Direct notices concerning board meetings, assessments, HOA dues, etc., to the property owner.

• FULL RENT-READY REQUIREMENTS

  In order to comply with both internal and state rental housing requirements, every property must meet the below list in order to be fully advertised and be ‘Rent-Ready’.

  Requirements

  • Professionally cleaned
  • Carpet professionally cleaned with no stains
  • All painted surfaces fresh with no mis-match touch-up areas and repainting must be done corner to corner
  • All windows should be in working order and able to lock and not be broken or cracked
  • All bedroom windows must have vertical or mini-blinds
  • No personal property or items in the unit. This includes furniture, knickknacks, toiletries, shower curtains, kitchen or bathroom items, soap dispenser, pictures, etc.
  • No lawn equipment including mowers, tools, etc.
  • Garage floor swept
  • No exterior debris
  • Lawn cut and trimmed
  • Landscaping fresh and clean
  • Back sliding door must have vertical blinds
  • All light bulbs working
  • Doors open & close smoothly and doorstops installed on all doors
  • Bathroom caulking must be fresh and free of any mildew
  • All mechanical components working as designed. Includes HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, sump pumps, water softeners, sprinkler systems, water filtration systems, etc.
  • Safety railings secure
  • Remove all draperies throughout
  • At least one multi-use fire extinguisher, capable of handling common household fires involving trash, wood, paper (Class A), flammable liquids and gases (Class B), and electrical equipment (Class C), must be placed in an easily accessible location, such as under the kitchen sink.

  Recommendations

  • All windows should have blinds
  • Hire a professional exterminator to spray prior to the resident move-in