Form updated October 26, 2008
PREVENTABLE MAINTENANCE ADDENDUM
Effective January 18, 2008, all preventable maintenance issues will be billed directly to the tenant. This includes but is
not limited to frozen pipes, broken windows, clogged drains, etc.
The tenant is responsible for the following regular maintenance:
Weekly:
Mow grass and weedeat weekly
Remove weeds from mulched areas weekly
Check smoke detectors to make sure all are operable and the batteries are charged
Monthly:
Changing air filters monthly to prevent dust from entering the heating & cooling unit and damaging it. If you have the
washable type, you must turn off the heating & cooling system while the filter is out.
Check fire extinguisher to make sure it's adequately charged.
April:
Open all foundation vents
Remove debris from all gutters
October:
All foundation vents must be closed.
All other openings should be covered using insulated material to prevent air from blowing under the building.
Exterior water spigots are to be covered with an insulated cover
Remove debris from all gutters
When snow or ice falls:
Clear porches, stairways, ramps and sidewalks of all snow and ice.
When temperatures are at 25 degrees or colder:
Both the hot and cold water valves on faucets must be left running not dripping to allow water to move in the pipes to
prevent freezing. The stream of water should be equal to the size of the lead in a regular #2 yellow pencil.
Leave cabinet doors open under sinks to allow the heated air to reach the pipes.
When leaving unit for more than 48 hours:
Turn off main water shutoff valve.
Drain all water out of lines by turning faucets to the on position momentarily to let the water drain out.
Keep heat to a minimum of 50 degrees at all times
Clogged pipes
No baby wipes, tampons, tampon wrappers, tampon applications or sanitary napkins are to be put in the toilet. Many
of our properties have updated plumbing, however, the pipes leading away from the house are very old and cannot
handle these items. That only things that should be flushed down the toilet are toilet paper and human waste.
No Smoking
Smoking is not allowed inside any of the rental units. Smoking is permitted outside. However, cigarette butts must be
collected and disposed of properly.
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Signature of Management Signature of Resident
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Signature of Resident
PREVENTABLE MAINTENANCE ADDENDUM
Effective January 18, 2008, all preventable maintenance issues will be billed directly to the tenant. This includes but is
not limited to frozen pipes, broken windows, clogged drains, etc.
The tenant is responsible for the following regular maintenance:
Weekly:
Mow grass and weedeat weekly
Remove weeds from mulched areas weekly
Check smoke detectors to make sure all are operable and the batteries are charged
Monthly:
Changing air filters monthly to prevent dust from entering the heating & cooling unit and damaging it. If you have the
washable type, you must turn off the heating & cooling system while the filter is out.
Check fire extinguisher to make sure it's adequately charged.
April:
Open all foundation vents
Remove debris from all gutters
October:
All foundation vents must be closed.
All other openings should be covered using insulated material to prevent air from blowing under the building.
Exterior water spigots are to be covered with an insulated cover
Remove debris from all gutters
When snow or ice falls:
Clear porches, stairways, ramps and sidewalks of all snow and ice.
When temperatures are at 25 degrees or colder:
Both the hot and cold water valves on faucets must be left running not dripping to allow water to move in the pipes to
prevent freezing. The stream of water should be equal to the size of the lead in a regular #2 yellow pencil.
Leave cabinet doors open under sinks to allow the heated air to reach the pipes.
When leaving unit for more than 48 hours:
Turn off main water shutoff valve.
Drain all water out of lines by turning faucets to the on position momentarily to let the water drain out.
Keep heat to a minimum of 50 degrees at all times
Clogged pipes
No baby wipes, tampons, tampon wrappers, tampon applications or sanitary napkins are to be put in the toilet. Many
of our properties have updated plumbing, however, the pipes leading away from the house are very old and cannot
handle these items. That only things that should be flushed down the toilet are toilet paper and human waste.
No Smoking
Smoking is not allowed inside any of the rental units. Smoking is permitted outside. However, cigarette butts must be
collected and disposed of properly.
________________________________ _______________________________
Signature of Management Signature of Resident
________________________________
Signature of Resident