Landlord Home Inspection

[Konstance Chambliss]

Hi everyone,

I have a rental property in Florida and my tenant's lease agreement ends next month. My property manager has not sent out the lease renewal letter yet. This is my first rental property and I'm debating on when I should perform the home inspection. If they decide to renew, should I inspect before the new lease starts? If they decide not to renew, should I inspect before or after the tenants vacate?

[Scott M.]

First step is for you to decide what you want to do.  If you decide to offer the tenant a new lease have the PM check with the tenant on their intentions.  If they are going to walk away at lease end do your walkthrough post move-out.  If they are staying then do your walkthrough prior to before you set the terms of the new lease.