{"id":19563,"date":"2019-03-22T08:18:58","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T08:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=19563"},"modified":"2019-03-22T08:23:55","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T08:23:55","slug":"how-to-build-the-best-relationship-with-your-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-build-the-best-relationship-with-your-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build the Best Relationship with Your Tenants"},"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>You\u2019re busy enough as a landlord. You don\u2019t need to make your job more difficult by having to deal with a tumultuous relationship with your tenants. Your work will be far easier if you\u2019re able to build a strong relationship with the people you\u2019re leasing to. You\u2019re also more likely to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/5-ideas-to-attract-long-term-tenants-to-your-property\/18903\/\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u>retain your tenants<\/u><\/span><\/a> if you have a positive relationship with them; retention leads to greater profits and eliminates the workload that comes from having to fill vacancies.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways in which you can build the best relationship with your tenants.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Be Prompt<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is the golden rule of being a landlord. When tenants make maintenance requests, you should do everything you can to handle those requests as soon as possible. Every landlord gets tedious requests, but some requests are truly urgent (usually having to do with plumbing, lighting, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-maintain-your-ac-to-improve-your-family-health\/19080\/\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u>air conditioning<\/u><\/span><\/a>). By handling maintenance in a timely manner, you\u2019ll show your tenants that you truly care about their comfort and happiness, and that will usually make tenants much more agreeable with you on other issues.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you\u2019re legally obligated to ensure that your tenants have the essential amenities required for comfort, so try not to think of maintenance requests as complaints; think of them as your landlord duty. Also be warned\u2014in some jurisdictions, tenants may be allowed to withhold rent until you resolve maintenance issues.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a very busy schedule and you find it difficult to handle maintenance, consider hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doityourself.com\/stry\/pros-and-cons-of-property-management-companies\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u>property management company<\/u><\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll have to pay these companies, but they\u2019ll handle maintenance requests from all your tenants so you have more time to focus on other things.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lease to Responsible Tenants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Only lease to tenants who have a good track record of being\u2026 well, good tenants. Before you offer a lease to a prospective tenant, always run a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysmartmove.com\/SmartMove\/rental-credit-report.page\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u>rental history report<\/u><\/span><\/a>. A rental history report will give you important information on your prospective tenant, including their:<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Credit history<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Criminal history<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prior evictions<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reported income accuracy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>These are all very important factors. Poor credit history could mean that your tenant does not have enough financial stability to pay rent on time. Criminal history, evictions, and untruthfulness are all signs of a tenant who is probably going to break the terms of the lease and be dishonest with you. Always run a rental history report so that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bad-tenants-can-cost-thousands-how-to-choose-great-tenants-for-your-rental-property\/18530\/\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u>procure tenants who are responsible<\/u><\/span><\/a>, lawful, and who follow the rules.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tenants-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Make a Good First Impression<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First impressions are everything. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphisinvestmentproperties.net\/blog\/make-good-first-impression-your-rental-property\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u>Making a good first impression<\/u><\/span><\/a> on your tenants can go a long way in building a good relationship with them. When you meet them for the first time, dress professionally and be polite and friendly. Give them your contact information and assure them that you\u2019ll provide assistance if they need it.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re good at small talk, try learning a bit about their interests and see if you can\u2019t find some mutual ones. You don\u2019t want to be nosy, but you also want to show that you show interest in them as human beings. You don\u2019t want them to think that you\u2019re a money-grabber who\u2019s devoid of personality. By presenting yourself as agreeable from the get-go, your tenants will feel more inclined to be agreeable, too.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Respect Their Privacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You might own the property that you\u2019re renting out, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you can roam the place whenever you want. Most jurisdictions have laws that require you to notify the tenants in advance before you come and enter the property. Everyone has a right to privacy, and so do your tenants, even though they don\u2019t own the property they\u2019re renting.<\/p>\n<p>Some landlords feel inclined to prowl the property to catch tenants in the act of breaking the rules of the lease. There\u2019s no easier way to break a tenant\u2019s trust. You must accept that there may be some small rules (smoking, for instance) that tenants will be able to break without you knowing. Worry about the \u201cbig-issue\u201d stuff, like damage to the property. These things will cost you more money and are much easier to spot during site inspections.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tenants.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" \/>If you want to have a great, stress-free relationship with your tenants, just remember to be prompt in handling maintenance requests, always get rental history reports, make a good first impression, and respect the privacy of your tenants. A positive relationship with your tenants will lead to long-term profits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re busy enough as a landlord. You don\u2019t need to make your job more difficult by having to deal with a tumultuous relationship with your tenants. 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