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| Property Maintenance List |
| Category | Item | Description | Frequency | |
| Landscaping: | 1 | Regular lawn care, including mowing, edging, and weeding. | Weekly as needed. | |
| Landscaping: | 2 | Remove any dead or hazardous trees and branches. | As Needed | |
| Interior: | 3 | Check for and fix any plumbing leaks or issues. | As Needed | |
| Appliances: | 4 | Inspect and repair faucets and plumbing fixtures. | As Needed | |
| Miscellaneous: | 5 | Check and replace light bulbs as needed. | As Needed | |
| Interior: | 6 | Inspect and clean HVAC systems, including filters. | Monthly | |
| Professional: | 7 | Maintain accurate and organized financial records. | Monthly | |
| Professional: | 8 | Schedule regular meetings with property management professionals. | Quarterly | |
| Interior: | 9 | Test smoke detectors and replace batteries. | Biannually | |
| Appliances: | 10 | Test and clean garbage disposal units. | Biannually | |
| Professional: | 11 | Schedule routine pest control inspections. | Biannually | |
| Exterior: | 12 | Clean and repair gutters and downspouts. | Spring and Fall | |
| Exterior: | 13 | Trim trees, bushes, and shrubs away from the property. | Spring and Fall | |
| Landscaping: | 14 | Fertilize and aerate the lawn as needed. | Spring and Fall | |
| Landscaping: | 15 | Plant seasonal flowers and maintain flower beds. | Seasonally | |
| Exterior: | 16 | Inspect and repair the roof for leaks or damage. | Annually | |
| Exterior: | 17 | Inspect and repair windows and doors for proper sealing. | Annually | |
| Exterior: | 18 | Maintain and repair fences, gates, and outdoor structures. | Annually | |
| Landscaping: | 19 | Inspect and repair irrigation systems. | Annually | |
| Interior: | 20 | Clean and inspect chimneys and fireplaces. | Annually | |
| Interior: | 21 | Test carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries. | Annually | |
| Interior: | 22 | Lubricate door hinges and locks. | Annually | |
| Appliances: | 23 | Inspect and maintain kitchen appliances. | Annually | |
| Appliances: | 24 | Check and clean exhaust fans. | Annually | |
| Appliances: | 25 | Check water heater for leaks and flush if needed. | Annually | |
| Safety: | 26 | Inspect and test security systems. | Annually | |
| Safety: | 27 | Check and repair outdoor lighting. | Annually | |
| Safety: | 28 | Ensure all windows and doors have proper locks. | Annually | |
| Safety: | 29 | Inspect and test emergency lighting. | Annually | |
| Safety: | 30 | Review and update emergency escape plans. | Annually | |
| Professional: | 31 | Review and update insurance policies. | Annually | |
| Professional: | 32 | Arrange for annual property inspections by professionals. | Annually | |
| Professional: | 33 | Review and update legal documents related to the property. | Annually | |
| Bareland: | 34 | Regularly inspect for signs of erosion. | Annually | |
| Bareland: | 35 | Clear debris and maintain firebreaks. | Annually | |
| Bareland: | 36 | Monitor and manage invasive plant species. | Annually | |
| Bareland: | 37 | Check and repair boundary markers. | Annually | |
| Miscellaneous: | 38 | Clean and organize storage areas. | Annually | |
| Miscellaneous: | 39 | Test and maintain garage doors and openers. | Annually | |
| Miscellaneous: | 40 | Inspect and clean rainwater drainage systems. | Annually | |
| Miscellaneous: | 41 | Review and update emergency contact information. | Annually | |
| Rural: | 42 | Check septic system | Annually | |
| Rural: | 43 | Check well water pump house | Annually | |
| Exterior: | 44 | Check and repair siding, paint, or other exterior finishes. | every 3 to 5 years | |
| Bareland: | 45 | Schedule periodic soil testing. | every 3-5 years | |
| Appliances: | 50 | Other | ||
| Appliances: | 51 | Other | ||
| Bareland: | 52 | Other | ||
| Bareland: | 53 | Other | ||
| Exterior: | 54 | Other | ||
| Exterior: | 55 | Other | ||
| Interior: | 56 | Other | ||
| Interior: | 57 | Other | ||
| Landscaping: | 58 | Other | ||
| Landscaping: | 59 | Other | ||
| Miscellaneous: | 60 | Other | ||
| Miscellaneous: | 61 | Other | ||
| Professional: | 62 | Other | ||
| Professional: | 63 | Other | ||
| Rural: | 64 | Other | ||
| Rural: | 65 | Other | ||
| Safety: | 66 | Other | ||
| Safety: | 67 | Other | ||
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