You want to be warm and comfortable this winter.  So do your tenants.  In order to prevent common winter maintenance requests, be proactive and start preparing now.

1. Clean gutters.

2. Check roof for leaks.  Roof leaks can cause substantial damage to your property.  Being proactive can make repairs less costly in the long run. 

3. Install weather stripping to conserve energy.

4. Verify heating systems are working properly.

By proactively checking and maintaining these systems, you can prevent headaches caused by tenant complaints and the busy winter schedules and higher prices of heating and roofing contractors.