Rent-Ready Requirements
Prepare your property for move-in
Making Your Property Rent Ready
Our full-service management program will ensure your property is 100% rent-ready. This will ensure legal compliance and also help to attract and retain high quality residents quickly.
We are proud of the properties we manage and are committed to providing safe, clean, and well maintained properties to our residents.
In order to comply with the Colorado Warranty of Habitability (Colorado Revised Statutes 38-12-503), Colorado judicial law, and our internal Colorado Realty and Property Management standards, the below rent-ready items must be completed before we will fully advertise or rent a property.
Properties that meet these expectations lease faster, reduce vacancy time, and help ensure a better resident experience.
RENT-READY CHECKLIST
Exterior
Landscaping
Fresh, clean, and well-maintained (mowed, edged, and trimmed)
Paint & Condition
Exterior surfaces must be clean with no peeling or visible damage
Garage
Completely cleared and broom-swept
Other
Window wells must be properly covered. No tools, lawn equipment, or personal belongings left on-site
Interior
Appliances & Systems
All appliances and mechanical systems must be fully operational
Carpet & Flooring
Professionally cleaned with no stains or odors
Cleanliness
Property should be in “white glove clean” condition—spotless, and move-in ready
Kitchen & Bathrooms
Fresh caulking, free of mildew or buildup
Lighting
All fixtures must have working, matching bulbs
Paint
Clean and consistent throughout with no scuffs or patchwork touch-ups
Personal Property
Property must be fully cleared—no furniture, supplies, shower curtains, window coverings, or stored items
Unfinished Areas
Basements and storage spaces must be empty and broom-swept
Safety Requirements
Resident safety is a top priority, and all properties must meet the following standards:
Locks
Secure, functioning locks on all exterior doors and windows.
Blinds
Blinds installed in all bedrooms and bathrooms
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Installed within 15 feet of each bedroom (wall-mounted only)
Smoke Detectors
Installed in every bedroom and on each level of the property
Pricing Strategy
Given current market conditions in the Colorado rental market, pricing should be aggressively competitive and may include strategic move-in incentives to attract strong applicants quickly.
Meeting these rent-ready standards is essential to minimizing vacancy, protecting your investment, and attracting high-quality residents.
This checklist represents minimum requirements and does not cover all potential make-ready items. Additional preparation may be required to meet legal habitability standards and Colorado Realty & Property Management guidelines.
