
As part of our on-going property management services for owners and tenants, we do 4 on-site property checks per year. First quarter's inspection covers basic safety items. We check smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, dryer vents, and hot tubs at a minimum.
This is an example of the unexpected safety hazard. It is an older home with older standards for number of plugs. The tenants needed somewhere to plug in the basics so they took matters into their own hands.
Their solution is creative, but it is just not safe. The home owner, upon our presentation of the situation, agreed to install a new and safe plug.
The residents were happy, the home owner is happy, and we are happy to have discovered a potentially dangerous situation that can be easily resolved.
No one intended any harm. However, accidents can happen. Our job as property managers is to do our best to reduce risk.