Missing! Our Commitment to Quality Housing

At Uppreciate Property Management, we are dedicated to providing our residents with homes that are safe, clean, and well-maintained. To ensure compliance with the Tennessee Warranty of Habitability (TN Code § 66-28-304), relevant case law, and our internal quality standards, every property must meet the following Rent-Ready Requirements before it can be marketed or leased.

Minimum Habitability Standards:
These must be completed prior to advertising a property:
 - Property must be professionally cleaned and free of trash or debris, inside and out
 - HVAC system must be in good working condition with a new filter installed
 - All appliances and mechanical systems must function as designed
 - Caulking in kitchens and bathrooms must be clean and mildew-free
 - All doors and locks must be fully operational
 - Windows must open, close, and lock properly; screens must be intact and in good condition

Full Rent-Ready Requirements:
To meet both Tennessee legal requirements and Uppreciate’s internal standards, each property must:

 - Be professionally cleaned to “Hotel Room Clean” standards
 - Have carpets professionally cleaned and looking refreshed
 - Feature fresh paint throughout, with no mismatched touch-up areas (repainted corner      to corner if necessary)
 - Contain no personal items or furnishings, including décor, toiletries, kitchen or bath          items, or lawn equipment
 - Have back sliding doors fitted with vertical blinds
 - Include window screens in good condition on all windows
 - Have lawns cut and trimmed; landscaping must appear fresh and tidy
 - Have garages and exterior areas free of debris; garage floors swept
 - Include operational smoke detectors (one on each floor and in each bedroom)
 - Include a wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector within 15 feet of each bedroom (no      plug-in units)
 - Have all light bulbs working
 - Include doorstops on all doors, with doors opening and closing smoothly
 - Feature fresh bathroom caulking, free of mildew
 - Ensure all mechanical components (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen/laundry               appliances, sump pumps, water softeners, sprinkler systems, fireplaces, water filtration     systems, etc.) function properly
 - Have secure safety railings, if applicable
 - Ensure wood-burning fireplaces (if operational) are clean and have a screen or heat-proof doors; if inoperable, fireplaces must be permanently sealed in a visually appropriate manner

Recommended (But Not Required)
 - All above-grade windows should have vertical or mini blinds (no drapes)
 - Hang curtain rods (this prevents tenants from installing their own and limits holes)


Note: This checklist highlights the most common and critical make-ready requirements but may not be exhaustive. A full property evaluation will be conducted to ensure complete compliance.