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Summer Vacation: How to Prepare Your Rental for an Extended Stay Away!

Emily Brick Road Rentals • Jul 23, 2021

Getting ready to hit your summer vacation? You'll want to be sure you have your apartment ready to go for your extended stay away! Today on the blog, we are sharing a few steps to take to ensure your rental is prepared and stays in great condition during your vacation!




Quick and simple steps to prepare your rental for your summer vacation away!


  1. Take out the trash- The last thing you want is to return from your vacation to a foul smelling apartment! Get rid of any garbage throughout the rental including kitchen, bathrooms, garages, etc.
  2. Clear out your refrigerator- Just like trash left behind can cause an unwanted odor, so can expired food in your fridge! Throw out any food or drink that can potentially expire while you are gone.
  3. Pause your mail- Head to usps.com to temporarily pause your mail while you are gone! This way you don't lose an important package or letter.
  4. Do the dishes- Returning home to a sink full of dirty dishes is not fun! Be sure to run and empty your dishwasher before heading out on vacation so you can come home to a nice clean and fly free house!
  5. Set your thermostat- Make sure to adjust your thermostat to a reasonable temperature! It's a good idea to check in with your landlord on what temperature they require during the summer or winter months for extended stays away.
  6. Unplug your countertop appliances- It's always a good idea to unplug your countertop appliances when you go on an extended vacation. These are things like hair straighteners, coffee pots, microwaves, etc. These are potential fire hazards and you can save a few dollars on your next energy bill!

We hope these tips will help you prepare for your summer vacation! Enjoy!

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