The United States Environmental Protection Agency houses “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home” on their website in order to instruct homeowners and renters about property procedure. We have decided to step in and simplify it further for more digestible reading. Key Mold Basics:– Moisture control is key– If mold is a problem, clean up promptly/fix water problems– Dry water-damaged areas/items within 24-48 hours to prevent growth While it is impossible to get ride of ALL mold spores, they will not grow without moisture present (regardless of the type of mold). Mold can cause allergic reactions, asthma attacks, irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. Mold Cleanup:– Gauge whether or not you need a hired professional (consult a health professional if needed due to medical concerns)– Fix any and all water problems– Dry everything completely– Scrub mold off with detergent and water; dry completely– Absorbent or

Did you know you can contribute to sewage back up issues based on what you flush down your toilet or toss down the drain? As a tenant or homeowner, these could be COSTLY mistakes! Here are some care tips to help save you from headaches as well as financial burdens. DO NOT PUT FATS / OILS DOWN THE DRAIN. They can collect inside plumbing pips and cause hair or other debris to accumulate and decrease water flow. Because fats and oils are lighter than water, they will rapidly increase the scum layer, requiring more frequent pumping. KEEP FOOD WASTE OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM. Compost or toss kitchen waste into the garbage rather than using the garbage disposal. Fruit/veggie peels tend to remain suspended rather than becoming part of the sludge or sum layers, which can clog drain fields more easily. NEVER FLUSH MATERIALS SUCH AS: Coffee grounds, egg shells, bones,

Often times, tenants are surprised to learn there are some parts of maintenance that is their responsibility. It’s broken out in the MVP lease, but here’s a quick overview of the most common maintenance items missed by tenants. Saving you from additional charges! Battery maintenance for all smoke and CO detectors on premises. If you experience false alarms or the beeps that mean “end of life” for the unit, alert MVP so we can get them replaced ASAP. Do not just remove battery and forget about it. It’s a good idea to test them monthly, so you know you are protected. If your home has a furnace, you need to replace and maintain the filters. Smaller filters, such as the 1″ thick style, should be replaced every 3 months. If you have a thicker filter size, read on the package for best practices. Keeping up on furnace filter replacements help

MVP take pride in keeping owners up-to-date on the condition of their property. In order to do this, we visit the home for an in-person visual inspection – usually twice per year. Photos will be taken during the inspections that will never be used publicly – only shared with homeowners (and occasionally vendors if owners decide to do maintenance). Washington State Law allows full access to the property with 48-hour notice. We usually send mailed notices out 1-2 weeks early, plus email and text notifications – so you are not surprised by the visit. Our goal is to be as quick and friendly as possible. You are welcome to be present, but if your schedule isn’t flexible, you do not need to attend. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to MVP to report any potential maintenance issues so we can be sure to check it out while