--- title: "Real Property Management Gold Reminds Owners and Tenants to Prepare Your Property for Fall" description: "[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the cooler weather approaches, it’s time to perform some property maintenance to ensure your investment property is as..." url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/real-property-management-gold-reminds-owners-tenants-prepare-property-fall publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # Real Property Management Gold Reminds Owners and Tenants to Prepare Your Property for Fall MaintenancePublished August 17, 2017Updated July 17, 20242 min read As the cooler weather approaches, it’s time to perform some [property maintenance](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-fall-roof-and-gutter-maintenance) to ensure your investment property is as prepared for the change in weather as you are. Your Southern Maryland property management team has a few tips to help you through this seasonal maintenance. ### **Seasonal Maintenance Tips from the Leading Southern Maryland** **Property Management Company** With summer winding down quickly and the cooler weather approaching, we recommend some [basic services to protect the home](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/home-maintenance-checklist) and prepare it for colder winter air: 1. Servicing your heating and air conditioning systems can help you avoid expensive repairs. Clean or replace filters, remove buildup on fans, cover the outside A/C unit, bleed air from radiators, and check the basement humidity levels. 2. Step outside for a breath of fresh air … and enjoy the fall landscaping. Fertilization, pruning, and any other lawn care services (such as sprinkler line maintenance) should be completed to keep up the curb appeal of your home. 3. Clear rain gutters of any debris from leaves and needles, etc. 4. Got a fireplace? Time for a chimney sweep! Get it in clean working order so tenants can be comfortable and your property safe all season long. Southern Maryland **Property Managers Are Not Alone in Maintenance Responsibilities** As a property manager, you have obligations to [keep the property well-maintained](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rental-inspection-best-practices-maryland-property-management), and your tenants do as well. Here are a few seasonal items they are responsible for: 1. Take care of any safety hazards. Any items that pose an accident, such as bulky carpets or loose hand railings, should be fixed. 2. Check electrical sockets in use to ensure they are not warm to the touch. 3. Inspect fire extinguishers to confirm they are properly charged. 4. Check any alarms throughout the home and install fresh batteries. 5. Review household safety and emergency plans and locate gas and water shut-off valves. 6. Clean/replace filters and vents as needed and vacuum under all appliances. 7. Change furnace filters on a monthly basis. 8. Ensure all doors and windows are shut tightly. 9. Clean all drains and traps to ensure proper drainage. 10. Tidy up outside by storing hoses and similar items. As a [Southern Maryland property management company](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us), we work with tenants to get your investment property ready for any season. We prioritize helping you keep your home and tenants protected by performing seasonal maintenance duties. If you are not up to performing maintenance on your own, contact the leading Southern Maryland property managers to assist you! First published by Real Property Management Gold on August 17, 2017. Details may have changed since then; current rules are in the [Landlord Center](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center). ## Keep reading - [Smart Property Management Strategies for Rental Owners in California, MDCalifornia, Maryland is part of the Southern Maryland rental market and benefits from consistent housing demand driven by military activity, \[…\]](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/smart-property-management-strategies-rental-owners-california-md) - [How 3D Virtual Tours Improve Rental Property Marketing & Lease FasterStand out in a competitive rental market. Learn how to use 3D virtual tours to showcase your property and attract quality tenants.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/virtual-walkthroughs-rent-your-property-faster-661) - [Protecting Your Southern Maryland Rental Property: The Importance of Professional ManagementAre you a DIY landlord in Southern Maryland? Protecting your investment is crucial, and it can be a full-time job. \[…\]](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/protecting-your-southern-maryland-rental-property) ## Ask what your home could rent for. Free. A free rental assessment from our offices in Lexington Park and Waldorf. No cost, no contract, no pressure. [Request a free assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment)[(301) 392-2172](tel:+13013922172)