Austin, TX Property Management Blog

The Life Expectancy of Your Austin Rental Home

Grant Williams - Thursday, May 27, 2021

When deciding to invest in an Austin rental property, one of the most important things you can note about the purchase is the condition of things around the house and how much time you think you’ll have until major replacements will need to be made on the property and its components.

So how long is your Austin rental home’s life expectancy?

How long can you expect your washer and dryer to last? What about the HVAC system you just installed? The plumbing?

Below we review the estimated life expectancies for all of these different components of your rental home and how long they should remain functional for you or your tenants! This data was compiled by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and should not be considered an exact guideline or relied upon for warranties or as guarantees.

Austin Rental Home Appliance Life Expectancies

Starting with the appliances around your Austin rental home, it’s best to note that the user is a big factor in the longevity of your appliances. Life expectancies for the appliances in your Austin, Texas rental property based on InterNACHI’s findings are as follows:

Appliance

Stone Oak Resident Update | June 2021

Grant Williams - Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Dear Residents,

Please note that this is general information and is not directed at anyone specifically. Some items will apply broadly and others may not apply based on individual circumstances.

Winter Storm Landscape Maintenance

The aftermath of the storm still lingers in the form of dead landscaping that a lot of HOAs are now sending out violation notices on. If you have dead/damaged landscaping in your yard and your lease requires you to maintain the yard then it is in your best interest to address this as soon as possible. Most HOAs require the dead plants to be replaced with similar or identical plants that will need watering and maintenance until they are established. Some HOAs have lists of acceptable landscape plants that you can contact them about directly to determine what will get the property into compliance.

Summer A/C Expectations

In the near future, you’ll receive an email from us about what to expect from your A/C when we hit the warmer months of the year. It is important to understand that cooling between 15-20 degrees below the outside temp is the normal operation of most HVACs. If you think your A/C is not wor...

11008 Charger Way Available for Lease in Manor, Texas!

Grant Williams - Monday, May 17, 2021

11008 Charger Way, Manor, TX 78653

View this and more Austin, Texas homes for rent on our site!

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Stone Oak Client Update | May 2021

Grant Williams - Saturday, May 15, 2021

Quick Update on The CDC’s Eviction Moratorium

At the beginning of May, a federal judge vacated the CDC’s eviction moratorium. In the 20 page ruling, the judge ruled the agency has exceeded its authority with the ban on evictions citing that the Public Health Service Act does not give the agency the authority to place such a ban. An appeal was filed alongside the ruling and the moratorium will remain in place until the appeal can be heard.

Keep in mind that Austin & Travis County have their own policies set in place. Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown recently filed and signed an extension of the local eviction ban until August 1. Landlords with properties in Travis county need to be aware that even though the federal order may be set to expire soon, no evictions will be taking place in the Travis County JP Court system until at least August 1.

807 Point Run Drive Available for Lease in Plfugerville, Texas

Grant Williams - Wednesday, May 5, 2021

2,490 SF | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath

807 Point Run Drive, Pflugerville, TX 78660

For more information about this Pflugerville, Texas home for rent contact our team or inquire online.

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Stone Oak Client Update | April 2021

Grant Williams - Friday, April 16, 2021

Recent Hail Storm Inspections

As you know, there was a recent hail storm in mostly North / Northwest Austin that potentially caused damage to a large swathe of properties in those areas. We are currently in the process of having all of our properties in this area inspected by our team. If any damage is discovered on your property we will contact you directly.

2021 Tax Protest Season

The tax values have jumped significantly this year, especially in Travis county due to the freeze on values in 2020. We are in the process of assembling our list for the tax protest season. If your account(s) was/were protested last year or you became a client who opted into the protests your account(s) will be included unless we've discussed differently with you. If we have a note to confirm your account before filing this year we will reach out very soon. If you'd like to confirm the status of your account being on our list or make any changes please email accounting[at]stoneoakpm.com or call 512-617-6766 x-4. The dea...

19112 Scoria Drive Available for Lease in Pflugerville, Texas

Grant Williams - Thursday, April 15, 2021

19112 Scoria Drive, Pflugerville, TX 78660

2,578 SF | 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath

Learn more about this Pflugerville rental home on our website!

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149 Barn Owl Loop Available For Lease In Leander, Texas

Grant Williams - Thursday, April 1, 2021

149 Barn Owl Loop, Leander, TX 78641

2,281 SF | 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath

Contact our property managers today to learn more about this Leander, Texas rental home.

11209 Drumellan Street Available for Lease in Austin, Texas

Grant Williams - Tuesday, March 30, 2021

11209 Drumellan Street available for lease in Austin, Texas

2020 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

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Wear & Tear vs. Damage to a Rental Home - What is the Difference?

Grant Williams - Thursday, March 18, 2021

Over the years of owning a rental property in Austin, there is a reasonable amount of deterioration that is expected to occur as your property ages. This is referred to as ‘wear & tear’ and is something all homes face - rental property or not.

As the owner of a property, this wear & tear that occurs isn’t your fault, nor is your tenant responsible for this property deterioration over time, but the damage done to the property is not the same as ‘wear & tear’. Anyone responsible for damages to the property is financially obligated to fix the issues - even tenants.

Defining Normal ‘Wear & Tear’ in Regards to Your Austin Rental Home

Your property is being used every day, and just like anything that receives that type of use, you can expect the property’s condition to decline via normal wear & tear. This is not caused by abuse or neglect, but rather just living in the property over time.

Examples of normal wear and tear in a rental home include:

Carpet faded or worn thin from walking and regular use
Light scrapes and dings in wood floor
Color of carpet or hardwood fading due to exposure to sunlight
Worn or scratched enamel in bathtubs, sinks, or toil...

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