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Setting up a rental: utilities, accounts and the first walkthrough

The weeks after buying a rental, or between tenants, are when accounts get missed. A checklist covers utilities, services and records in one pass.

Property3 min readCorvane Ashmoor & Co.

Missed utility transfers and forgotten services cause shutoffs, late fees and unhappy tenants.

Cover every account

  • Electric, water and sewer, trash, gas where available.
  • Internet, if the owner provides it.
  • Pool, lawn and pest services.
  • Insurance switched to a landlord policy.
  • HOA contact and rules, if any.

Document the condition

Photos and a dated walkthrough before the first tenant moves in protect the deposit later.

Our rental setup checklist lists each step.

General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.

This article is general information, not legal, tax or regulatory advice. Rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible agency or a licensed professional.

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