APARTMENT LIVING, MAINTENANCE

One of the advantages of living in the Mountlake Terrace apartments is that most of the maintenance is taken care of. This is a huge benefit when compared to living in an independent home, where all the maintenance falls to you to complete yourself.

However, the trick is to know when to call an apartment maintenance person. After all, you do not want to waste their time or yours. So, here is a basic guide to help you out.

WHEN TO CALL YOUR APARTMENT MAINTENANCE PERSON

Breakage

If fixtures or accessories that have been part of the apartment before you moved in break down or malfunction, it is time to call the maintenance team. In fact, this might be covered by your lease agreement, which means you will not need to spend a penny. Normally such issues would include something like a malfunctioning dishwasher or clogged drain.

Damage Caused by Resident

If you caused something to break or get damaged, you still have a right to call your apartment’s maintenance service. However, this time, you might have to cover the cost of the repair.

Regular Maintenance

An apartment’s maintenance service team is expected to carry out a regular maintenance inspection. If they find anything, they are expected to fix it. However, you may have to call and remind the team when you are due for one. To help you know when the proper time for a maintenance inspection is, make sure you get an idea of the maintenance schedule. You can likely ask your property management company for a copy of it.

When You Have No Clue About Fixing Something

There are a few problems that you could probably fix on your own. However, there are times when it’s better to call a professional, especially when you aren’t too sure. Fixing something on your own could just make things worse.

Installations

If your landlord gives you permission to install a new fixture or accessory, you can ask your maintenance team for help. However, you will still have to pay for their services because a new installation from your side is considered as an extra.

By following the guidelines above, you can optimize the time your maintenance man spends in your apartment fixing or installing things.