Property Direct 247

Interior Safety Check

Doors – Both interior and exterior doors need to open and close properly. If a door doesn’t close securely, your tenant could be at risk for an intrusion. If a door doesn’t open smoothly it could be a fire evacuation hazard.

Lights – Turn every light switch on and off. Do they come on smoothly? A delayed response could indicate faulty wiring, which can spark a fire.

Outlets – Check all wall outlets to make sure they work appropriately and that the cover panels are secure. Black, scorched, or dangling wires are also hints to bad wiring.

Ceilings – Look for any water stains, cracks or sags in the ceiling that could be an indication of a water leak or damaged roof that needs to be addressed immediately before it causes additional property damage or collapses on a tenant.

Walls – Check all the base of walls and look for any cracks or holes that could let vermin or other pests find a home in the walls. Walls are susceptible to water damaged and should be examined for cracks and water stains.

Floors – Sloping floors can indicate structural damage or foundation problems and should be repaired or replaced immediately. Stains and soft spots in the flooring can also reveal rot or water damage.

Doors – Both interior and exterior doors need to open and close properly. If a door doesn’t close securely, your tenant could be at risk for an intrusion. If a door doesn’t open smoothly it could be a fire evacuation hazard.

Lights – Turn every light switch on and off. Do they come on smoothly? A delayed response could indicate faulty wiring, which can spark a fire.

Outlets – Check all wall outlets to make sure they work appropriately and that the cover panels are secure. Black, scorched, or dangling wires are also hints to bad wiring.

Ceilings – Look for any water stains, cracks or sags in the ceiling that could be an indication of a water leak or damaged roof that needs to be addressed immediately before it causes additional property damage or collapses on a tenant.

Walls – Check all the base of walls and look for any cracks or holes that could let vermin or other pests find a home in the walls. Walls are susceptible to water damaged and should be examined for cracks and water stains.

Floors – Sloping floors can indicate structural damage or foundation problems and should be repaired or replaced immediately. Stains and soft spots in the flooring can also reveal rot or water damage.