Cheat Sheet
How Often to Replace Things in a Rental: A Turnover Cheat Sheet for Bowie Landlords
By All Purpose Anytime Services LLC
Replace too early and you waste money. Too late and it fails between tenants. Here's how to think about it, turnover by turnover.
Every turnover
- Caulk in the tub and at the kitchen counter
- Blinds that are bent or broken
- Batteries and function of smoke detectors
- Paint touch-ups in hallways and high-traffic walls
Every few turnovers
- Full interior repaint
- Cabinet hardware and hinges
- Bath fixtures and shower heads
- Carpet in bedrooms
As the house ages
- Flooring in main living areas
- Interior doors and trim
- Light fixtures throughout
Bowie's Levitt houses repeat the same layouts, so once you know what wore out in one, you know what to plan for in the next.