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

  Recommendations

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