Rental-Friendly Quick Fixes: The Damage-Free Repair Guide
Small repairs you can do without risking your deposit, the ones to ask about first, and how to put everything in writing.
28-page PDF · $9 · Instant download
Checkout is on Stripe's secure page. After you pay, you're sent straight to the download page.
See inside
Who it's for
- You rent an apartment or house in the US and something small is broken: a nail hole, a sticking door, a running toilet, a draft.
- You want to fix what you're allowed to fix, and ask the right way about the rest.
- You're moving in or out soon and want your security deposit back.
Who it's probably not for: if you're in a dispute with your landlord, facing eviction, or thinking about withholding rent, you need local legal help, not a repair guide. The guide says so and points to official resources. It also isn't for homeowners doing renovations.
What's inside
- Can I fix this myself? A one-page table: usually fine, ask first, and landlord only.
- Know your lease and your state's rules. How to find your state's official tenant guide, normal wear and tear vs. damage, and example deposit rules from a few states.
- Move-in documentation. What state attorney general guides recommend, plus a photo routine and day-one safety checks.
- Repair requests in writing. Copy-ready templates for a repair request, a permission request, and a follow-up.
- 20 step-by-step fixes with tool lists: nail holes, larger holes, scuffs, squeaky and loose hinges, sticking doors, loose knobs, stiff locks, drawers, drafts, weatherstripping, running and clogged toilets, slow sinks and tubs, drips, tub caulk, carpet spills, screens, and bulbs.
- Safety lines. Small mold spots (EPA's 10-square-foot line), lead paint in older buildings, what to do if you smell gas, and the full landlord-only list.
- Move-out. A countdown to get your deposit back.
- Printables. Move-in/move-out condition checklist, repair log, permission log, monthly check, move-out countdown, and a shopping list.
Where the information comes from
State attorney general and consumer tenant guides (California, New York, Texas, Minnesota, North Dakota, Louisiana), HUD, the EPA's mold, lead, and WaterSense pages, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Fire Administration, and university extension repair guides (University of Florida, Oregon State, Purdue). Each point names its source in the text, and the full list is at the back. See the source list.
What it isn't
General information, not legal advice. Laws differ by state and city. Check your lease and your state's official resources, and talk to a lawyer or legal aid office before taking legal steps.
Details
| Format | PDF, US Letter, prints well in black and white |
|---|---|
| Length | 28 pages |
| Price | $9 (USD), one-time |
| Refunds | If the guide doesn't help, email us within 30 days for a full refund: vgemail@zohomail.com. |
| Questions | vgemail@zohomail.com |
| Payment | Processed by Stripe on Stripe's own checkout page. See the privacy note. |
© 2026 Leads Merchant LLC. Sold by Leads Merchant LLC.