General Safety

We at AFHolding, LLC, we are committed to not only a fun and memorable stay, but also a safe stay as well.  All of our rentals contain:

  • Smoke detectors
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Fire extinguishers (inside of laundry room)
  • 358-piece 1st Aid Kit
  • Regular safety checks (see below) 
  • Safety contact information (above the Echo Dot)
  • Reasonable house rules designed to keep you safe

Safety Checklist

prior to each rental

We complete the Rental Safety Interior/Exterior Safety Checklist prior to each rental

Common Area Minimum Standards

  • Interior Surfaces 
    • Clean & sanitary • No damaged walls, ceilings or floors
  • Lighting
    • Adequately lighted halls & stairways at all times
  • Stairways / Handrails / Guardrails / Ramps
    • Firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads
  • Floor Coverings
    • Clean and sanitary, with no rips, tears, breaks or damage
  • Doors / Windows / Frames
    • In good condition, tightly fitted and weathertight
    • Entrances to dwelling, rooming and guest units tightly secured by locks
  • Electrical
    • Properly installed wiring and fixtures free from deterioration or damage
  • Infestation
    • Free from insect and rodent infestation

Exterior Minimum Standards

  • Structural / Foundation
    • Structurally sound and capable of supporting the imposed loads
    • Plumb and free from open cracks and breaks
  • Walls
    • Free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting material 
    • Weatherproof and properly surface-coated
  • Roof / Overhang / Flashing / Gutters
    • Sound, tight and weatherproof with adequate roof drainage
  • Stairways / Handrails / Guardrails / Porches 
    • Firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads
  • Windows / Doors / Frames / Screens
    • In good condition, tightly fitted and weathertight 
    • Entrances to dwelling, rooming and guest units tightly secured by locks 
    • Self-closing device in good working condition for every swinging door
    • Prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water

Interior Minimum Standards

  • Interior Surfaces
    • Clean & sanitary conditions
    • No peeling or chipping paint
    • No defective surface conditions such as mold
  • Wall / Floor / Ceiling Conditions
    • No excessively damaged areas such as: cracking, holes, sagging,
    • tears, buckling, water damage, peeling, mobility hazards
  • Plumbing
    • Adequate water pressure with no leaks
    • Required fixtures and traps properly installed, and operable - including:
    • tub/shower, toilet, bathroom and kitchen sinks
    • Properly connected fixtures to public water system
  • Electrical
    • Properly installed electrical equipment, fixtures, outlets, wiring and appliances
    • No deteriorated or damaged wiring and fixtures
  • Heating & Ventilation
    • Supplied heat to maintain 68-72 degrees in habitable rooms and bathrooms
    • Properly installed furnace and ductwork
    • Proper ventilation source in bathrooms
  • Utilities
    • Active water and electric for occupied units
  • Infestation
    • • No insect or rodent infestation
  • Fire Safety
    • Minimum one smoke alarm per level, properly installed, in functional condition & not beyond service life
    • Safe, unobstructed and clear path to public way
    • Readily openable egress doors not requiring keys, special knowledge or effort
    • No fire hazard due to occupancy arrangement
  • Windows and Doors
    • At least 1 window in every habitable space that is easily opened & capable of being held in place by window hardware
    • Doors and jambs are in good condition
  • Hot Water
    • • Properly installed, vented and operational water heater
  • Structural
    • Sound structural members capable of supporting imposed load

8 Steps to a Healthy Home

We follow the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development's 8 Steps to a Healthy Home.

  1. Keep it Dry
    Prevent water from entering your home through leaks in roofing systems, rainwater from entering the home due to poor drainage, and check your interior plumbing for any leaking.
  2. Keep it Clean
    Control the source of dust and contaminants, creating smooth and cleanable surfaces, reducing clutter, and using effective wet-cleaning methods.
  3. Keep it Safe
    Store poisons out of the reach of children and properly label. Secure loose rugs and keep children's play areas free from hard or sharp surfaces. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and keep fire extinguishers on hand.
  4. Keep it Well-Ventilated
    Ventilate bathrooms and kitchens and use whole-house ventilation for supplying fresh air to reduce the concentration of contaminants in the home.
  5. Keep it Pest-free
    All pests look for food, water and shelter. Seal cracks and openings throughout the home; store food in pest-resistant containers. If needed, use sticky-traps and baits in closed containers, along with least toxic pesticides such as boric acid powder.
  6. Keep it Contaminant-free
    Reduce lead-related hazards in pre-1978 homes by fixing deteriorated paint, and keeping floors and window areas clean using wet-cleaning approach. Test your home for radon, a naturally occurring dangerous gas that enters homes through soil, crawlspaces, and foundation crack. Install a radon removal system if levels above the EPA action-level are detected.
  7. Keep your home Maintained
    Inspect, clean and repair your home routinely. Take care of minor repairs and problems before they become large repairs and problems.
  8. Thermally Controlled
    Houses that do not maintain adequate temperatures may place the safety of residents at increased risk from exposure to extreme cold or heat.