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Trash:
Tenant is responsible for taking out the trash and recycling weekly. If unsure what day, you may find it here: http://property.phila.gov/ . Once the city takes your trash, please remove the bins from the front of the house. The City of Philadelphia will fine you for leaving trash bins on the front sidewalk.
Yard-care & Landscaping:
Tenants must routinely cut the grass and trim back plan overgrowth & overhanging tree limbs.
Summer plant growth can damage your property from its roof to foundation. If left unattended, vines and roots can cause trip hazards. Keeping yards tidy and free of trash may also help prevent theft, vandalism and squatters.
For those of you living in single family or 1st floor duplexes, please remember the landscaping and yard care are your responsibility (unless otherwise noted in your lease agreement). The City of Philadelphia will fine you if the grass, bushes, weeds or vines are not maintained.
Deep Cleaning
If you have stayed in our units for over a year, one of our simplest property maintenance tips is deep clean the property at least once a year. Again, this will ensure that the rental property is in its best condition and will prevent any long-term dirt from building up.
USE CAUTION IN THE KITCHEN - COOKING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRES.
Never leave anything you are cooking unattended. Water spreads grease fires- put a lid on the pan to smother the flames or use a multi‐purpose fire extinguisher. Keep potholders and other flammable items away from open flames.
KEEP DRYER EXHAUST VENTS FREE OF BLOCKAGES AND CLEAN THE
LINT SCREEN FREQUENTLY.
Dust and lint can easily ignite. Heavier clothing like sweaters and jeans can cause more lint build‐up so lint screens and vents will need to be cleaned more often during cooler seasons.
PLACE SPACE HEATERS AT LEAST 3 FEET FROM ANYTHING THAT CAN BURN.
All space heaters should have a working automatic shut‐off in the event the heater gets tipped over. Always plug the space heater directly into an outlet (not an extension cord). Also, it is not safe to use the oven to heat the house.
MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRIC AND EXTENSION CORDS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION BEFORE USE.
Frayed cords with exposed wires are a major fire hazard, especially with holiday lights hung on Christmas trees and other decorations. Extension cords are meant for temporary use only. Don’t overload outlets with too many cords.
Toilet Leaks
Toilets are one the most common sources of leaks in the home, and usually go unnoticed because the leaks are often silent and out of view. Large toilet leaks can be detected when the valve constantly emits a hissing or gurgling sound when the toilet is not in use.
Faucet, Shower, and Bathtub Leaks
Faucet, shower, and bathtub leaks are common occurrences. A faucet dripping slowly at only one drop every two seconds will waste more than 1,000 gallons per year.
As routine care and maintenance you should perform regular leak checks. Performing these leak checks includes the following procedures:
Make sure all water is turned off inside and outside the home. Do not use any water (including toilet flushing) for the next 20 minutes. This test must be performed when no automatic water equipment is used, such as irrigation controllers, clothes washers, dishwashers, etc. You should also avoid using ice from refrigerator ice and water dispensers.
Record the reading of the water meter, and wait 15 minutes. Be certain no water is used during this time.
Record the reading of the meter again. If the meter has recorded water use during the test, it might be due to a leak. Verify that the water use is not due small appliances such as water filters, water softeners, or whole house humidifiers. Perform test again, if necessary.
Should you discover a leak, it is important that your report it to management immediately.
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