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Tips For Opening Those Indian Lake Ohio Rentals After The Long Winter
Tips For Opening Those Indian Lake Ohio Rentals After The Long Winter
Opening your rental property after a long winter is the most exciting part of the year. It can also be the most stressful part. To get the season off to a great start, follow our planning tips for your opening weekend in your Indian Lake Ohio Rentals.
Opening Checklist
It's important that you start by making a detailed checklist of all the things you need to do when you get to your lakefront rental, including everything you need to take care of before you leave home. It may take a bit of time and effort, but it pays to be organized.
- Call the electricity company, phone company and trash collection to turn your services back on.
- Check that all insurance documents are up to date on the home, boat, trailer, etc.
- Organize your keys, tools, cleaning supplies, clothing, batteries, and food.
Systems And Safety
Once you get to your Indian Lake Ohio rental, you'll need to make sure that the home is safe to inhabit again, before turning on the water and other systems. A checklist for the outside of the property should include checking the following:
- Power lines
- Phone Lines
- Trees
- Roof
- Chimney Stack
- Deck
- Dock
- Siding
- Windows
- Screens
After you have made sure the outside is all clear, there's a different checklist for indoors, including:
- Checking the furnace filters.
- Checking pipes for rust or damage before you turn on your plumbing and water heater.
- Be on the lookout for signs of critters. Check screens and windows for holes and gaps and electrical cords for fraying or bite marks.
- Inspect your deck and eaves for signs of rotting.
- Test the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Food And Necessities
Finally, check the basic necessities. You'll want to make sure the house is stocked with food and other everyday things you'll need, like sunscreen and bug spray. Look through the bathrooms and take inventory of your toiletries and what needs replacing and replenishing. Change the sheets if needed, and air out the place.
All this seems like a lot of work, and it is. However, it is worth it when you've gone through your checklists and there is no element of surprise later. And keep in mind, that closing your Indian Lake Ohio rentals is equally important. The spring opening experience can be a pleasant one when you take the time to close the house properly in the fall, and follow your checklists the next year. Prevention and good planning are the key to opening your rental home quickly and enjoying it for the summer.
Choice Properties is always here to answer any questions, regarding searching for your dream lake house or selling your current house. Give us a call!