Best routine maintenance recommendations between tenants??

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Here's my checklist. Sorry for the formatting. I am not sure how to upload this as a file (or if I have that ability w/o a Pro Account).Turnover Cleaning Checklist General Maintenance UNIT #: Change locks Contact utility company Tighten/adjust all door hinges/locks Check all door stops Replace batteries in ALL smoke/CO detectors Master Bedroom Remove everything left behind. Double check closets/closet shelves Remove dust bunnies from ceiling/corners with duster Replace any burned out light bulbs Remove markings from walls [To remove pencil, use dish soap and water. Removing ink requires dabbing with alcohol or hand sanitizer. Crayon may be removed by Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser.] Dust ceiling fan blades Dust door, window and floor trim Check/dust/vacuum window blinds Wash walls with dish soap and warm water Wipe light switch plate and door handles Wash windows, check screens & latches Test all outlets for polarity Begin PAINT PREP sequence if necessary Sweep floors Spare Bedroom(s) Remove everything left behind. Double check closets/closet shelves Remove dust bunnies from ceiling/corners with duster Replace any burned out light bulbs Remove markings from walls [To remove pencil, use dish soap and water. Removing ink requires dabbing with alcohol or hand sanitizer. Crayon may be removed by Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser.] Dust ceiling fan blades Dust door, window and floor trim Check/dust/vacuum window blinds Wash walls with dish soap and warm water Wipe light switch plate and door handles Wash windows, check screens & latches Test all outlets for polarity Begin PAINT PREP sequence if necessary Sweep floors Bathroom Remove dust bunnies from ceiling/corners with duster Replace any burned out light bulbs Install low-flow shower head Turn the sink and tub/shower faucet to the hottest setting and run for one minute Put a generous amount of toilet cleaner into toilet bowl. Let sit while you clean the drains Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down each drain. Follow with 1/2 cup white vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes then run hottest water again for 30 seconds to completely clear out drain. Clean toilet with toilet brush Clean shower walls Spray mirror with glass cleaner Wipe down shower. Recaulk if necessary Wipe down outside of toilet with cleaning wipes Clean faucet and sink with soft scrub Clean exhaust fan grill Check/dust/vacuum window blinds Wash walls with dish soap and water Wipe light switch plate and door handles Wash windows, check screens & latches Test all outlets for polarity Begin PAINT PREP sequence if necessary Sweep/mop floor Living Room Remove everything left behind. Double check closets/closet shelves Remove dust bunnies from ceiling/corners with duster Replace any burned out light bulbs Remove markings from walls [To remove pencil, use dish soap and water. Removing ink requires dabbing with alcohol or hand sanitizer. Crayon may be removed by Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser.] Dust ceiling fan blades Dust door, window and floor trim Check/dust/vacuum window blinds Wash walls with dish soap and warm water Wipe light switch plate and door handles Wash windows, check screens & latches Test all outlets for polarity Test heater Begin PAINT PREP sequence if necessary Sweep floors Kitchen Remove dust bunnies from ceiling/corners with duster Replace any burned out light bulbs Dust ceiling fan blades Remove all items from cabinets/refrigerator/freezer Wipe inside of cabinets Clean/dust top of refrigerator Wipe down interior/exterior of refrigerator/freezer Vacuum refrigerator coils Wipe down cabinet fronts Clean stovetop Clean oven Clean microwave Turn the sink faucet to hottest setting for one minute. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down each drain. Follow with 1/2 cup white vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes then run hottest water again for 30 seconds. Clean faucet and sink with soft scrub Clean countertops Dust door, window and floor trim Check/dust/vacuum window blinds Wash walls with dish soap and water Wipe light switch plate and door handles Wipe down backsplash Wash windows, check screens & latches Test all outlets for polarity Begin PAINT PREP sequence if necessary Sweep/mop floor Turn on all the appliances to double check that they are all in working order Check fire extinguisher Entry / Lobby Remove dust bunnies from ceiling/corners with duster Replace any burned out light bulbs Remove markings from walls [To remove pencil, use dish soap and water. Removing ink requires dabbing with alcohol or hand sanitizer. Crayon may be removed by Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser.] Dust door, window and floor trim Wash walls with dish soap and warm water Wipe light switch plate and door handles Wash windows, check screens & latches Test all outlets for polarity Begin PAINT PREP sequence if necessary Sweep floor Check doorbell Exterior Mow lawn Pull weeds Trim bushes/trees Sweep the walkways/porch/driveway/sidewalk Replace any burned out light bulbs Check recycle bin / trash container Begin PAINT PREP sequence if necessary

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Check every drawer/cupboard for left behinds and for funtionality.Run the built in or supplied appliances to test functionality. Could include heating/air, oven, dishwasher, washer dryer.Rekey locksClean out exit plumbing so the new tenant starts fresh and any hair clogs will be the new tenant's.Make sure fans (kitchen and bath) are functionalFlush and inspect water heater.Check under sinks and around toilets/showers for any signs of leaking/moisture damage. Verify that the turn off/on valves are functional (prevents problems later when there is a plumbing emergency.)

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We have rentals in a few different locations so the rentals in the area with hard water gets more frequent flushing of the water heater. For the plumbing, we snake it out or if there is a recurring root issue, we have the local plumber come snake it out with a cutting snake.

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@Wesley W. thank you for the great list! Both you and @Kathy Johnson have great advice, very helpful!

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I bet there is not many folks who know where Hayfork is !!! Gods countrywe check main systems HVAC and especially the plumbing .

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Aloha,Sadly, too many LL/PM's have lower standards than most Tenants. Better to simply be thorough, make sure everything is functional, safe, and secure. If it doesn't work, remove or replace it. Prevention is much less costly than remediation. Do the right things right, the first time. Develop a system of inspection and documentation, and for your rental preps.

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@Cameron HarmsHere’s my list:1) Fix everything like I was going to live there😬

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