It is important as a landlord to know what safety requirements you have before you rent a property. When you aren’t taking the necessary steps to ensure your property is safe, you could be facing liability issues when something happens with one of your tenants. We would like to share some of the requirements you should be aware of as a landlord before you put your property on the market to find a tenant.

Working Smoke Detector Alarms

This is a huge part of safety for obvious reasons. Before you fill your property with tenants, you must ensure that the smoke alarms are in good running order. The number of smoke alarms per unit will depend on the unit’s size. The smoke alarms should be cleaned and tested within 30 days of occupancy. If there are any smoke alarms that aren’t working properly, they should be replaced and tested to ensure they work properly.

Electrical Safety Inspection

The electrical system in your rental property is an area that needs to be thoroughly inspected before renting. Anytime you have your electrical system worked on in a rental property, it should be done by professionals that will complete each task and follow electrical code. All electrical appliances should be installed and wired according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If there are any problems with an electrical system in a rental, the tenants that are currently occupying the residence should inform the landlord as soon as possible so a licensed professional can diagnose and make any necessary repairs.

Door & Window Security Locks

All landlords should want their tenants to feel safe when they are in the residence. Landlords should ensure the property meets at the very least, the minimum safety standards specified in local regulations. The locks should be changed with each tenant to give them the peace of mind that no one else has a key to their home. If there is a lock that is malfunctioning, it is the responsibility of the landlord to replace the locks that are functioning properly.

Pool Barriers & Lighting

If the property happens to have a pool, there should be a barrier around the pool for safety reasons. This will protect the landlord from any liability that may be present if there were an accident that related to the pool. While lighting may not be required by law, it’s a good idea to have the pool area lit up at night to avoid accidents.

Rental Property Condition Inspection Report

Before and after each tenant moves in or out of the property, the landlord should provide them with a property condition report so that the tenant is on the same page as their landlord. The report should include items like repairs made to appliances and any other areas of concern found in the home.

Electrical Inspections, Audits & More in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County Florida

If you have a rental property that you are getting ready to put on the market in search for tenants, you need our team of professionals at Simon Electric to provide you with a detailed report of the electrical inspection that is needed before any property is rented. If there are any issues or repairs, you know that you can rely on us to get the job done. Call us today!