Maintenance
How to Set a Maintenance Reserve for a Property with No Maintenance History
Learn how to estimate a maintenance reserve for a rental property with no maintenance history, using simple rule-of-thumb methods and proactive planning.
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Automation, tax, and operations for hands-on landlords who run their own stack.
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When Reactive Maintenance Fails: The Tipping Point for Landlords
A retired property manager explains when a fix-it-when-it-breaks approach backfires, and how to shift to proactive maintenance before it costs you a fortune.
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Can New Mexico Landlords Require Tenants to Replace HVAC Filters?
A retired property manager breaks down NM law: yes, you can require filter changes as routine maintenance, but you’re still on the hook for repairs. Learn how to write it in your lease and avoid costly mistakes.
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When Your Lease Says the Tenant Cleans Gutters—But the Law Says Otherwise
A retired property manager explains why a tenant might legally refuse gutter cleaning duties even if the lease assigns them, thanks to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
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Can a Texas Landlord Ask a Tenant to Troubleshoot a Garbage Disposal?
A retired Texas property manager shares when you can ask tenants to fix a jammed disposal—and when you definitely shouldn’t. Avoid liability and costly repairs with this lease-first approach.
