Richmond Property Management Blog

Door Problems in a Richmond Rental

A door that sticks, rubs, will not latch, slides poorly, or closes too fast can often be narrowed down with a few simple checks. Start with the type of door and exactly where normal movement stops.If a Hinged Door Sticks, Rubs, or SagsOpen and close the door gently and look for a...

Smart & Electronic Lock Problems in a Richmond Rental

If a smart or electronic lock stops working, start with four things: battery power, keypad behavior, whether the bolt moves freely with the door open, and whether the app or wireless connection still works.PMI James River rentals may have Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, or other supplied...

Keys, Deadbolts & Lockouts in a Richmond Rental

A mechanical lock problem can be a lost-key lockout, a key that will not turn, a key stuck in the cylinder, a deadbolt that binds, or a knob or lever that no longer moves the latch normally.If the problem is a keypad, electronic deadbolt, or app-controlled lock, use our Smart &am...

Garage Door & Opener Problems in a Richmond Rental

A garage door that will not open or close can have a problem with the physical door, opener power, wall control, remote, keypad, safety sensors, or smart-garage connection. Test the normal controls separately before assuming the whole system has failed.Start With the Wall Button,...

Doors, Windows & Garage Troubleshooting for Richmond Renters

If a door, lock, window, doorbell, garage door, or garage access device in your Richmond rental is not working normally, start with the symptom rather than trying to decide what kind of contractor or repair it needs.This part of the PMI James River troubleshooting library separat...

Driveway, Walkway & Exterior Trip Hazard Problems in a Richmond Rental

Not every exterior trip hazard requires the same response. Loose gravel, leaves, a stick, or a curled portable mat may be easy to correct. Raised concrete, broken pavement, displaced pavers, erosion, or a damaged retaining wall should not be repaired by the resident.Remove Simple...

Deck, Porch, Fence, Gate & Exterior Structure Problems in a Richmond Rental

A gate that will not latch may need nothing more than debris cleared from its path or one loose latch screw snugged back into place. A soft deck board, loose railing, sagging gate, leaning fence, or damaged exterior structure is different. Use simple upkeep where the condition is...

Tree & Fallen Limb Problems in a Richmond Rental: What to Report

A fallen branch does not always require the same response as a hanging limb, a damaged tree, or a branch touching a power line. Start by looking from a safe location and deciding whether the material is already fully detached and easily movable or whether it remains connected, su...

Irrigation Problems in a Richmond Rental: What to Check

If a sprinkler will not stop running, sprays the wrong area, or one zone does not operate, start with the normal controls intended for everyday use. Do not open valve boxes, alter wiring, or reset a supplied smart controller to factory settings.If the Sprinklers Will Not Shut Off...

Yard Drainage, Erosion & Standing Water in a Richmond Rental

Standing water, erosion, or runoff moving toward a rental home is often easiest to understand while the water is actually present. Start by watching the path it takes, then address only simple surface-level obstructions that are safe to reach.Clear Simple Surface ObstructionsFrom...