What Plumbing Should a Kingston Landlord Check Between Tenants?
Between tenants, check every tap and toilet for leaks, run every drain, test the main shut-off and label it, note the water heater's age, look under sinks for damp, and check that the property is protected from freezing over any vacancy.
Request a plumberTaps and toilets
Look for drips, loose handles and toilets that run. Do the food-colouring test in each tank. Replace worn flappers and washers now, not mid-lease.
Drains
Run every sink, tub and shower for a minute. Slow drains get worse with a full house. Fit drain screens in every shower.
Shut-offs
Test the main valve and every fixture shut-off. Label the main clearly, and show tenants where it is at move-in.
Water heater
Check its age and look for rust or damp at the base. If tenants complain of running out of hot water, the tank may be too small for the household.
Hidden leaks
With all fixtures off, watch the meter's small leak indicator for a few minutes. If it moves, there is a leak somewhere, and a toilet tank is the first place to look.
Winter vacancy
Keep the heat on, check the unit regularly and consider shutting off and draining unused units. See rental property plumbing.
Water heater and laundry
Check the relief valve's discharge pipe isn't blocked, look for corrosion on fittings, and inspect washing machine hoses. Braided steel hoses are a cheap upgrade that prevents a common flood.
Paperwork
Keep a simple log of what was checked and fixed at each turnover, with dates. It helps with insurance and shows what's due next. A short plumber visit before a new lease often costs less than a single emergency visit in the middle of one.
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