{"id":13680,"date":"2018-02-05T14:09:42","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T14:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=13680"},"modified":"2018-02-26T14:19:45","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T14:19:45","slug":"how-to-build-good-relationships-with-your-tenant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-build-good-relationships-with-your-tenant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Good Relationships with Your Tenant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of investing in real <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Estate (land)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estate-land\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estate_land;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Estate_(land);http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.038t8_;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estate_(land)\" >estate<\/a> is to make money, but success in this venture is pegged on good <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/landlord\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/landlord;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02mx_6;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Landlord\" >landlord<\/a> <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"tenants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/leasehold-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/leasehold_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jg1x;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Leasehold_estate\" >tenant<\/a> relationship. The way you treat tenants will determine if your property will attract reliable and long-<a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Contractual term\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/contractual-term\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/contractual_term;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Contractual_term;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02rfhkx;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Contractual_term\" >term<\/a> customers or just attract short-term occupants. To nurture a good relationship between the two, both should keep part of their deal \u2013 the tenant should take heed of landlord advice, and the landlord should attend to clients\u2019 needs too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few secrets of building a good and long lasting landlord tenant relationship:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Stating <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Lease\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/lease\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/lease;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03x_d3f;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Lease\" >leasing<\/a> conditions in certain terms<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement\"> lease agreement<\/a> is a set of conditions that both parties should observe during the contract period, all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attached conditions should be laid bare before the tenant moves in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People do not take it kindly if you do not disclose everything at the beginning but start introducing new conditions afterward. To avoid this, ensure that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement\">landlord tenant agreement<\/a> is self-explanatory, and the client should only sign if they are ready to comply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell them what you expect from them, for example, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-much-rent-should-i-charge-my-tenants\/14508\/\"> amount of <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Renting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >rental<\/a> charges<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/rentscore\">when and where to pay it<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You disclose the condition of the property beforehand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not make false promises to lure tenants. Make only promises you can keep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/pros-and-cons-of-property-management-companies\/15310\/\"><a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property-manager\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property_manager;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Property_manager;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.04z10y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property_manager\" >property manager<\/a><\/a>, introduce them to clients so that they can know them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-260x195.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13342338294_4f7483e4ce_o.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Privacy of your tenants must be respected<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although a client is paying for the apartment, that does not mean they own the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/premises\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/premises;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0359d9;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Premises\" >premises<\/a>. Their ownership is temporary. If you are a landlord and you\u2019re living in the same <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/building\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/building;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0cgh4;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Building\" >building<\/a>, you should watch your space and respect the tenants rights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to inspecting the condition of the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"House\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >houses<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule the date and communicate in advance to <span id=\"urn:enhancement-e40d1ec9-c6d2-7c73-152d-ed44fe4d843f\" class=\"textannotation\"><span id=\"urn:enhancement-6441e545-9ad0-0586-d9f5-4d027d7316f6\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/leasehold_estate\"><span id=\"urn:enhancement-72da4695-9255-58fe-9a98-d8cf6ec6933b\" class=\"textannotation\"><span id=\"urn:enhancement-d9dbac28-33db-f027-7d4c-702cf58bdc02\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/tenant_farmer\"><span id=\"urn:enhancement-0feba172-91d0-2666-80b4-e5a8c07c0c00\" class=\"textannotation\">tenants<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> so that they can prepare themselves. No impromptu knocks on the door demanding inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When scheduling your visit, be cognizant of the occupants\u2019 work schedules to avoid inconveniencing them and while doing it, avoid being intrusive by respecting the privacy of the occupant. If you hire someone to do it, tell them the dos and don\u2019ts beforehand and follow up afterward to ensure everything went as planned. Ask tenants if they were harassed or their rights were violated. If so, look into the matter and take corrective measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/\">Maintain your property<\/a> well and fix faulty systems in time<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixing broken items is part of the landlord responsibilities, and this should be done in a timely manner to cement your relationships with tenants. It is not only an act of goodwill but also a legal obligation. You should not wait to be taken to a tribunal for your act. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A serious landlord <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sets aside funds for maintaining and repairing broken facilities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The renter of your property expects all facilities to be functional just as you do. To ensure you are always in tabs with their plight, offer them a feedback mechanism or a suggestion box where they can report issues or suggest areas requiring <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land improvement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-improvement\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_improvement;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gjvr_;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_improvement\" >improvement<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Your first impression matters<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When showing your property to your potential clients, be polite while responding to their concerns. You may feel disappointed for having received many clients but none is moving in, but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is advisable to treat every potential tenant with<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dignity as that one might be the customer you have been looking for. Their first impression you create will determine the kind of a business relationship that will ensue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, once the customer decides to settle down, be friendly and provide them with all useful information like, if dealing with a student, brief them about the security of the area and if there are noisy pubs around that might interfere with their concentration while doing assignments in their <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Room\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >rooms<\/a>. But again, why should this be a bother when a student can comfortably hire a professional to assist with that? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.edubirdie.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more this site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on how you can hire an expert writer to assist you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping your clients to acclimatize with the environment builds trust and makes clients feel at ease with you and may end up extending their stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Learn to keep transactional records<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have only one client or several, it is advisable to keep all records of transactions safely, just in case disputes arise later. For example, this is common where clients pay lump sum rent upfront or where deposits are made before moving in, but most problems arise after the leasing period expires. If possible, all payments receipts should be archived as they are evidence that transactions were made. Also, keep all records of customers\u2019 complaints so that you can make follow-ups and ensure they are addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The purpose of investing in real estate is to make money, but success in this venture is pegged on good landlord tenant relationship. The way you treat tenants will determine if your property will attract reliable and long-term customers or<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-build-good-relationships-with-your-tenant\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":13681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[16,9],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28108944419_cb1efc851d_o.jpg","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/how_to_build_good_relationships_with_your_tenant","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13680"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13680"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15756,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13680\/revisions\/15756"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13680"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=13680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}