Necessary Steps Once A Tenant Moves Out...

[Cameron Feldhaus]

I recently received notice from my tenants of their intent to move-out within 30 days.

As background information, the property is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom house and approximately 3,000 SQFT. The property is only 2 years old, everything is in decent condition, however there are some scuff marks on the walls and a few walls need to be patched with spackling paste to fill smalls holes from nails, etc. In addition, in parts of the house the carpet is completely frayed and coming a part...

I would like suggestions on the standard procedures a landlord should take once a tenant moves out of a single-family home. Should the carpets always be replaced and the house be freshly painted? What other procedures do you always take once the tenant vacates?

Thanks!

[Joe Sadusky]

@Cameron Feldhaus at a minimum, I would touch up the walls so the paint is fresh. 

I personally am not a fan of carpet and do not put in my rentals. I think that installing laminate wood floor is the way to go. That way you do not need to worry about stains and frayed carpet.  Laminate floors should be able to make the turnover easier on you. 

We try our best to  clean up the rental as best as we can so it is more desirable for higher quality tenants. 

Good Luck!