Use these questions as a starting point and check details against the property, current records and qualified local advice.
Owner file
Store contractor contacts, appliance and system manuals, warranties, insurance records, permit documents, shutoff locations and maintenance photos together.
Recurring reviews
Schedule roof and drainage review, heating service, water-system checks, exterior inspection, snow management and landscape care as appropriate to your property. Record the date, result and next action.
Your next step
Use the maintenance calendar and property-manager questions if the home will be vacant for extended periods.
Maintenance calendar →Published September 25, 2026 · Teton Homes editorial. This guide is general information, not property-specific professional advice.