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All windows, doors and closet doors should open and close with ease. All locks must function without a problem. You are legally responsible to provide your tenant with safe and working locks.

All wall switches and wall plugs should work. If they don’t, have an electrician repair them. At the same time, have the electrician certify that the home has been checked for electrical hazards.

Every light bulb should be in working order. Your new tenant shouldn’t need to run to the store for new bulbs on the first day of tenancy.

All appliances must be fully operational. If you need to buy another stove, don’t buy an old used one for $50. Buy a new stove. If the 20-year-old dryer takes three hours to dry clothing, buy a new one.

Old appliances are inefficient, poorly insulated, and they annoy tenants. Old appliances mean you’ll be getting plenty of calls for repairs. Repair technicians are pricey. Buy new and you’ll enjoy peace of mind for years.

New appliances don’t cost as much as they used to. In fact, basic appliance models are less expensive now than they were 20 years ago. Look around for the deals. It shouldn’t be too difficult to find good-sized, new fridges for under $500, stoves for under $350, and full-sized built-in dishwashers for $200.