Tenant Maintenance Resource

Quick fixes for the most common home problems.

Short, step-by-step video guides for everyday maintenance. Try these first. Most issues take about five minutes to solve.

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Search by problem or filter by category. Each guide opens a short video and the quick steps to try first.

No Hot Water Plumbing
~5 min

No Hot Water

Check your breaker, pilot light, and reset button to restore hot water in minutes.

Check breaker · pilot light · reset button

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Toilet Continuously Running Plumbing
~5 min

Toilet Continuously Running

A quick flapper, float, or chain adjustment usually stops a running toilet.

Check flapper · float · chain tension

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Low Water Pressure Plumbing
~5 min

Low Water Pressure

A clogged aerator or partially closed valve is usually the cause. Quick vinegar soak fix.

Clean aerator · check shut-off valves

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Light Fixture Not Working Electrical
~5 min

Light Fixture Not Working

Usually a quick bulb change, breaker reset, or GFCI test.

Replace bulb · check breaker · test switch

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Smoke Detector Beeping Safety
~5 min

Smoke Detector Beeping

A chirping smoke detector almost always needs a new battery or a quick dusting.

Replace battery · clean dust · test button

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Squeaky or Loose Door General
~5 min

Squeaky or Loose Door

A few drops of lubricant or a quick screw tightening is all it takes.

Lubricate hinge · tighten screws

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Garbage Disposal Not Working Appliances
~5 min

Garbage Disposal Not Working

Most jams are cleared with the reset button or an Allen wrench.

Press reset button · clear with Allen wrench

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Refrigerator Not Cooling Appliances
~10 min

Refrigerator Not Cooling

Dirty coils, a bad seal, or frost buildup are usually the culprits.

Clean coils · check door seal · set temperature

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Washer Not Starting Appliances
~5 min

Washer Not Starting

Door latch, balanced load, and clean filter are the first things to check.

Check door latch · balance load · clean filter

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Dryer Not Drying Clothes Appliances
~5 min

Dryer Not Drying Clothes

A clogged lint filter or vent hose is almost always the problem.

Clean lint filter · check vent hose

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Sink Clogged Plumbing
~10 min

Sink Clogged

A plunger, Zip-It tool, or baking soda method clears most clogs.

Use plunger · try baking soda and vinegar

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AC Not Cooling HVAC
~10 min

AC Not Cooling

Dirty filter, thermostat settings, or a blocked outdoor unit are common causes.

Replace filter · check thermostat · clear unit

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Heater Not Working HVAC
~10 min

Heater Not Working

Check thermostat mode, replace filter, and inspect the pilot light.

Check thermostat mode · replace filter · check pilot

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Mold or Mildew Safety
Immediate

Mold or Mildew

Mold is a serious health concern. Report immediately. Some steps can help contain it.

Report immediately · ventilate · take photos

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Dishwasher Not Working Appliances
~10 min

Dishwasher Not Working

Dishes not getting clean or dishwasher not starting. Quick filter and reset checks.

Check door latch · clean filter · verify water supply

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Pest Control (Ants, Flies, Spiders) Safety
~10 min

Pest Control (Ants, Flies, Spiders)

Ants, flies, or spiders in your home. Quick prevention and containment steps.

Seal entry points · clean food sources · use bait traps

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Before you call

Still need a hand?

These guides cover the quick fixes. If the problem keeps coming back or a guide doesn’t solve it, contact your property manager to submit a maintenance request.

Try the matching guide first. It often does the trick.
Have your unit details handy when you reach out.
Note when the problem started and what you’ve tried.
Emergency? Don’t wait.

Gas smell, flooding, sparking outlets, or no heat in freezing weather. Contact your property manager or emergency services immediately.