Electrical Maintenance Checklist for Rental Properties
What to check on every rental property turnover — and what to put on annual maintenance.
Short answer
On turnover: GFCI/AFCI function, panel labels, smoke and CO detectors, exterior receptacles, and visible damage. Annually: panel inspection, breaker testing, accessible terminations.
Turnover checklist
GFCI/AFCI test. Smoke and CO detector test. Panel inspection. Visible damage check.
Annual maintenance
Termination review. Thermal scan if available. Exterior lighting check. Written report.
FAQ
Can you do these on a portfolio?
Yes — our Standard plan is built for multi-property portfolios.
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