Can I perform maintenance on my own?

Generally, no. One of the advantages of renting from a management company is that we take care of the maintenance for you. If you caused the damage, you may repair it at your cost, provided a professional job is done and it does not involve a major system of the home, such as the AC, Heater, Roof, Electrical, or major plumbing. You may also perform minor repairs such as patching and painting nail holes, adjusting and cleaning sprinklers, and replacing light covers