Home maintenance checklist

Safety

• Smoke / CO detector batteries

  Test alarms and swap batteries · Every 6 months

Home care

• Water filter replacement

  Fridge or pitcher filter · Every 6 months

• HVAC filter swap

  Every 3 months keeps air clean

• Dryer vent cleaning

  Once a year, for fire safety

• Gutter cleaning

  Spring and fall

• Water heater flush

  Once a year

• Roof check

  Once a year, before the rains

• Termite inspection

  Once a year

• HVAC service

  Yearly tune‑up

Lease

• Lease renewal

  When your lease ends or renews · Once a year

• Lease notice deadline

  Last day to give notice · Once, when it comes up

• Renters insurance renewal

  Renewal date · Once a year

• Move‑out and deposit checklist

  Photos, cleaning, keys, forwarding address · Once, when it comes up

• Landlord inspection

  Scheduled walk‑through · Once, when it comes up

• Filter swap (if your lease asks)

  Some leases make it your job · Every 3 months