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 "items": [
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/track-tenant-maintenance-requests/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/track-tenant-maintenance-requests/",
   "title": "How do small landlords track tenant maintenance requests without losing paperwork?",
   "summary": "A simple system beats memory when repair requests arrive by text, call, and email.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/track-tenant-maintenance-requests.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/what-to-include-request/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/what-to-include-request/",
   "title": "What information should a tenant include when submitting a maintenance request online?",
   "summary": "The right details up front mean fewer follow-up questions and a faster fix.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/what-to-include-request.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/why-photos-matter-vendors/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/why-photos-matter-vendors/",
   "title": "Why do maintenance photos matter when landlords assign repairs to outside vendors?",
   "summary": "A clear image turns a vague request into a job a vendor can quote and complete.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/why-photos-matter-vendors.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/respond-to-urgent-request/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/respond-to-urgent-request/",
   "title": "When should a landlord respond to an urgent maintenance request from a tenant?",
   "summary": "Speed depends on the risk to health, safety, and the property itself.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/respond-to-urgent-request.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/diy-versus-licensed-pro/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/diy-versus-licensed-pro/",
   "title": "Which maintenance tasks can small landlords safely handle without hiring a licensed pro?",
   "summary": "Some jobs are fair game for a handy owner, and some belong to a professional.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/diy-versus-licensed-pro.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/repair-history-multiple-properties/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/repair-history-multiple-properties/",
   "title": "How can landlords keep a clear repair history across multiple rental properties?",
   "summary": "A per-unit record keeps details straight when you manage more than one address.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/repair-history-multiple-properties.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/common-maintenance-requests/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/common-maintenance-requests/",
   "title": "What are the most common maintenance requests landlords receive from long-term tenants?",
   "summary": "Knowing the usual suspects helps you budget time, parts, and vendor relationships.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/common-maintenance-requests.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/set-fair-response-times/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/set-fair-response-times/",
   "title": "How should landlords set fair response times for different types of repair issues?",
   "summary": "A tiered policy tells tenants what to expect and keeps you accountable.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/set-fair-response-times.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/maintenance-tracking-reduce-turnover/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/maintenance-tracking-reduce-turnover/",
   "title": "Can better maintenance tracking actually reduce tenant turnover in small rental portfolios?",
   "summary": "Responsive, well-documented repairs are a quiet driver of tenant loyalty.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/maintenance-tracking-reduce-turnover.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/annual-maintenance-budget-reserve/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/annual-maintenance-budget-reserve/",
   "title": "How much should a small landlord set aside each year for rental maintenance costs?",
   "summary": "Rules of thumb are a starting point, not a budget. Here is how to build a maintenance reserve from your own property's age, systems, and repair history.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/annual-maintenance-budget-reserve.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/tenant-refuses-repair-entry/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/tenant-refuses-repair-entry/",
   "title": "How do you handle a tenant who refuses entry for a scheduled repair visit?",
   "summary": "Refused entry is usually a communication problem before it is a legal one. Here is a calm, documented sequence that gets the repair done and keeps you on the right side of the lease.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/tenant-refuses-repair-entry.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/deposit-deductions-for-damage/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/deposit-deductions-for-damage/",
   "title": "Which repair costs can a landlord fairly deduct from a tenant's security deposit?",
   "summary": "The line between normal wear and tenant damage decides most deposit disputes. Here is how to draw it consistently and back every deduction with a record.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/deposit-deductions-for-damage.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/preventive-vs-reactive-repairs/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/preventive-vs-reactive-repairs/",
   "title": "Why does preventive maintenance cost landlords less than reactive repairs over time?",
   "summary": "Reactive repairs carry hidden costs that never show up on the invoice. Here is what preventive scheduling actually changes, and a practical calendar to start with.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/preventive-vs-reactive-repairs.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/repair-or-replace-appliance/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/repair-or-replace-appliance/",
   "title": "When should a landlord replace a failing appliance instead of repairing it again?",
   "summary": "Repeat service calls on the same refrigerator or dryer are a signal, not bad luck. Here is a decision method that weighs age, cost, downtime, and tenant impact.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/repair-or-replace-appliance.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/vet-new-repair-contractor/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/vet-new-repair-contractor/",
   "title": "What is the best way to vet a new contractor before adding them to a rental vendor list?",
   "summary": "A good vendor list is built one careful hire at a time. Here is what to check, what to ask, and how to run a low-risk first job.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/vet-new-repair-contractor.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/maintenance-coverage-while-traveling/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/maintenance-coverage-while-traveling/",
   "title": "How can a landlord keep maintenance requests moving while traveling out of town?",
   "summary": "Repairs do not pause because you are on a plane. Here is how to set up coverage so tenants get answers and vendors get dispatched while you are away.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/maintenance-coverage-while-traveling.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/tenant-deducts-repair-costs/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/tenant-deducts-repair-costs/",
   "title": "What should a landlord do when a tenant deducts repair costs from rent?",
   "summary": "Repair and deduct is legal in some states, prohibited in others, and almost always a sign that a request went unanswered. Here is how to respond without escalating.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/tenant-deducts-repair-costs.jpg"
  },
  {
   "id": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/fall-winterizing-checklist-rentals/",
   "url": "https://rentfixr.com/blog/fall-winterizing-checklist-rentals/",
   "title": "How does a fall winterizing checklist prevent emergency freeze repairs in rental units?",
   "summary": "Burst pipes and dead furnaces cluster in the first cold snap. Here is what a landlord should check in the fall, unit by unit, to make January quiet.",
   "date_published": "2026-09-07T09:00:00Z",
   "image": "https://rentfixr.com/assets/blog/fall-winterizing-checklist-rentals.jpg"
  }
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