It is very important to immediately walk a vacant unit once the tenant has turned in their key. Ideally an inspection should be done within hours of receiving their keys. I call out for a rekey as soon as I have the new key in hand. I use the existing key to access the home and install a lockbox for the locksmith. The time between tenants turning in a key and the agent or landlord securing the home leaves open ample opportunity for bad things to happen. Think spare keys left for friends, family and opportunists.
The majority of the time all is well--the people vacating are the same good tenants you placed. However, despite them being excellent tenants, moving out of a property has a lot of steps and often times some of them can be missed. In conjunction with the normal thorough inspection, agents and landlords need to inspect properties quickly after receiving keys to secure the home. Windows and doors are often left open or unlocked and lights are left on. I have found ovens on 500 degrees as they were trying to perform a self cleaning function on their way out. Thermostats left way up or way down and lights left on all cost your client once possession is transferred out of the tenant's name. Slide the locks on garage doors as auto openers can easily be hacked.
For more tips on handling rentals in Sacramento, rentals in Natomas, rentals in Roseville and beyond please do not hesitate to contact me.
James Safonov
Homepointe Property Management
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