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3 Reasons to Hire A Professional Handyman

As a landlord, you could do all the repair work yourself. That is great if you have someone experienced in all the areas of a property that would need repaired who lives in Columbus. Chances are you do not, and your tenants could suffer and sue if you get something very wrong. Hiring professional handymen is definitely the thing to do, and here are three reasons why.

They Know What They Are Doing Handymen already have experience in handling the majority of issues that occur in rental properties. Broken windows, loose woodwork and break-in damage are simple fixes. When the handymen do not have experience, they can call someone who does. The professionals.

Know What Items Are Prohibited From Your Porches, Yards, Balconies & Roofs

Like it or not, the City of Columbus residential zoning code prohibits certain items from certain places in and around your home. This includes the porches, decks, balconies, roofs & yards at your rental properties and the home you live in.

At no time are you or your tenants allowed to have any of the following items in any of the aforementioned areas:

>Upholstered furniture (including mattresses & similar) and other similar products not designed, built and manufactured for outdoor use

>Machinery 

>Household appliances

>Junk or salvage

>Construction equipment, lumber & building materials

>Cars, car parts & tires 

>Boats, RVs, Jet skis, airplanes.