Common Items Landlords Overlook: Stock Your Rental Right

When preparing your rental property for tenants, it's easy to overlook small but essential household items that can make a big difference in their experience. Over the past three years and several stays, we've noticed common items missing from multiple rentals that could have saved us time, effort, and frustration. From kitchen tools to bathroom essentials, these are items landlords often forget to stock. Before you list your property, take a moment to review this list to ensure your rental is fully equipped to meet your tenants’ needs and provide a hassle-free stay.

Kitchen:

• Oven mitts

• Fire extinguisher

• Broom

• Ice cube trays (if no ice maker)

• Stainless steel cleaner and glass-top cleaner (if applicable)

• Pans

• Casserole dish

• Wine glasses

• Food storage containers

• Kitchen Towels

• Ice Cream Scooper

• Peeler

• Cereal bowls

• Mixing bowls

• Liquid measuring cup

• Cooking utensils (Tongs, Spatula, etc)

• Trivettes

• Strainer 

• Can Opener

Living Room: 

• Coasters
  

Bathroom:

• Hand Towels

• Wash Cloths

• Shower mat (if your water softener is too strong and your liable for slips)

• Toilet bowl wand

• Plunger

Remember, this is a collective list of items we had to purchase throughout 9 different locations. It is not like one location was missing everything, but instead, one or even a handful of items were missing from a single location.