Richmond Property Management Blog

Garage Door & Opener Problems in a Richmond Rental

A garage door that will not open or close can have a problem with the physical door, opener power, wall control, remote, keypad, safety sensors, or smart-garage connection. Test the normal controls separately before assuming the whole system has failed.Start With the Wall Button,...

Doors, Windows & Garage Troubleshooting for Richmond Renters

If a door, lock, window, doorbell, garage door, or garage access device in your Richmond rental is not working normally, start with the symptom rather than trying to decide what kind of contractor or repair it needs.This part of the PMI James River troubleshooting library separat...

Driveway, Walkway & Exterior Trip Hazard Problems in a Richmond Rental

Not every exterior trip hazard requires the same response. Loose gravel, leaves, a stick, or a curled portable mat may be easy to correct. Raised concrete, broken pavement, displaced pavers, erosion, or a damaged retaining wall should not be repaired by the resident.Remove Simple...

Deck, Porch, Fence, Gate & Exterior Structure Problems in a Richmond Rental

A gate that will not latch may need nothing more than debris cleared from its path or one loose latch screw snugged back into place. A soft deck board, loose railing, sagging gate, leaning fence, or damaged exterior structure is different. Use simple upkeep where the condition is...

Tree & Fallen Limb Problems in a Richmond Rental: What to Report

A fallen branch does not always require the same response as a hanging limb, a damaged tree, or a branch touching a power line. Start by looking from a safe location and deciding whether the material is already fully detached and easily movable or whether it remains connected, su...

Irrigation Problems in a Richmond Rental: What to Check

If a sprinkler will not stop running, sprays the wrong area, or one zone does not operate, start with the normal controls intended for everyday use. Do not open valve boxes, alter wiring, or reset a supplied smart controller to factory settings.If the Sprinklers Will Not Shut Off...

Yard Drainage, Erosion & Standing Water in a Richmond Rental

Standing water, erosion, or runoff moving toward a rental home is often easiest to understand while the water is actually present. Start by watching the path it takes, then address only simple surface-level obstructions that are safe to reach.Clear Simple Surface ObstructionsFrom...

Siding & Exterior Wall Problems in a Richmond Rental

Loose siding, damaged soffit or fascia, missing trim, or another opening in an exterior wall can allow wind or water into a rental home. Start with the conditions you can safely manage without climbing or taking the exterior apart.Protect the Inside FirstIf water is entering the ...

Gutters, Downspouts & Exterior Water Entry in a Richmond Rental

When rainwater is overflowing a gutter, spilling beside the foundation, or running toward the home, start by watching where the water is actually going. A ground-level problem may have a simple fix, but do not climb, cut, drill, or take apart fixed exterior components.Check the D...

Roof & Ceiling Leak Problems in a Richmond Rental: What to Do First

Water coming through a ceiling calls for two things at once: protect the area from additional damage and stay clear of anything that could be unsafe. If the leak is small and the area is safe to approach, you do not need to watch the water spread while waiting for service.Richmon...