• ROOF
  • Check all flat roof coverings and repair as necessary
  • check all up stands and soakers
  • replace or repair any damaged ridge tiles
  • check for cracks and blisters in all gulley’s and box areas and repair as necessary
  • replace all damaged slates and tiles
  • WINDOWS AND DOORS
  • keep all wooden parts freshly painted
  • check putty and replace as needed
  • lubricate all hinge and lock mechanisms frequently, especially in wet or cold weather
  • check latches and locks and repair and replace immediately
  • check all sash cords
  • PLUMBING
  • clean all gulleys and outlets
  • clean all drains
  • repair leaky faults as they are reported
  • check for plumbing leaks and repair immediately
  • clean out sink traps and building trap (in basement) if draining slow
  • ELECTRICAL
  • check operation of appliances and lighting
  • inspect tenants wiring periodically and eliminate any fire hazards
  • make sure there is easy access to meter and switch
  • if your building has fuses rather than circuit breakers, replace fuses as needed and keep and good supply available
  • make sure that correct amperage fuses are being used
  • keep meters clean and well lit
  • make sure that cables and conduits are firmly attached to walls or beams and that nothing is hanging from them
  • EXTERIOR WALLS
  • check condition of all render and brick work and repair as necessary
  • check all sealant and weather seals around windows/doors/skylights
  • check all concrete fillets and repair as necessary
  • maintain gutters and down pipes to keep water off exterior walls
  • check condition of mortar between bricks and repair as needed
  • check condition of caulking and weather seal around windows, doors and skylights and repair as needed
  • HEATING
  • check all boilers have up to date gas safety certificates and are serviced annually
  • check fuel and water level of boiler daily
  • keep boiler room neat and clean
  • clean or replace the boilers oil filter once a month
  • “blow down” the water in the boiler once a week
  • drain the heating risers annually just prior to the heating season begins
  • have the thermostat (heat timer) recalibrated annually
  • check the low water shut off valve for proper operation
  • individual rooms where water heaters are used to be checked monthly for carbon monoxide leakage
  • SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY
  • keep a record of all key holders and access to keys in case of emergency
  • replace burnt out light bulbs immediately
  • check smoke detectors and replace batteries annually
  • check to see that all valves and meters are marked for easy identification in an emergency and keep all keys handy for the same purpose
  • know the locations of all service shut offs in the building’s basement: heat, water, gas, electricity etc.
  • check and maintain security of front and rear door locks
  • secure vacant apartments against entry, check them regularly
  • repair cracks in path and side walks
  • check window guards annually and repair or replace if necessary
  • check fire extinguishers every six months
  • check fire escapes condition and maintain or repair as needed
  • keep fire escapes and stair corridors free of obstruction