🏡 Rent-Ready Standards for Your Texas Property

At DWC Property Group, we take pride in offering clean, safe, and well-maintained homes to every resident we serve. Before a property can be marketed and leased, it must meet our Texas habitability standards and DWC’s internal quality checklist.

These requirements ensure that each home not only meets legal expectations but also presents well — helping attract high-quality tenants faster and protecting your long-term investment.

✅ Basic Make-Ready Requirements

To list your home for rent, the following must be completed:

• Property must be professionally cleaned, inside and out, and free of all trash and personal belongings

• HVAC system should be in good working condition with a clean filter installed

• All appliances and systems (electrical, plumbing, etc.) must function as designed

• Kitchen and bathroom caulking must be clean and mildew-free

• Locks, doors, and windows must open, close, and lock securely

• Window screens should be intact and functional

• Smoke detectors in every bedroom and on every floor

• Carbon monoxide detectors installed near sleeping areas (as required by Texas law)

• Yard and exterior areas should be clean, trimmed, and free of debris

• Garage should be swept and clear of all items

🧼 Full Rent-Ready Checklist (Recommended)

We also strongly recommend the following items be addressed to ensure faster leasing and higher tenant satisfaction:

• “Hotel-level” cleanliness throughout the home

• Freshly cleaned carpets or new flooring where needed

• All painted surfaces uniform with no mismatched touch-ups

• Blinds installed on all bedroom and sliding glass doors (no curtains or drapes)

• No personal items or decor left behind — this includes toiletries, wall art, shower curtains, tools, lawn equipment, or furniture

• All light bulbs functioning properly in every room

• Door stops installed and doors opening/closing smoothly

• Any fireplace must be clean and properly screened (or sealed if not in use)

• Exterior safety railings secured and in good condition

• Window wells (if present) should have protective covers

⚠️ This list reflects DWC Property Group’s standard requirements and best practices for getting a property rent-ready in Texas. While not exhaustive, it highlights the most common compliance and presentation issues that can delay leasing or lead to tenant dissatisfaction.