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Landlords know that keeping a good tenant is important to their business success. Having decent people renting from you can mean reliable income and they may attract more people to your business. Sometimes, out of the landlord’s control, there are factors pushing away good people from your property. Here are some potential causes of losing good tenants and how to deal with them.
Pets
Allowing tenants to rent with pets may actually be wise because the amount of rentals that currently allow pets are limited. These tenants will be tolerant of other dogs since they have one of their own. Those good tenants that are not pet owners are going to be pushed away if there are loud neighbor dogs disturbing the peace, so one way to deal with this is to check local laws on noise policies.
Usually dogs aren’t permitted to be loud at night so if pet owners are not controlling this, landlords and tenants have every right to call animal control after warning the tenant. Sometimes just talking to the tenant with the loud dog makes them aware of the problem in the first place.
Unpleasant Property
Even when landlords do their best to maintain a property, there is always the possibility that tenants will cause the property to look unattractive. Setting rules in place for tenants to not be allowed to keep inoperable cars on the premise, to not be allowed to keep trash on property, and to regulate outdoor storage can make a huge difference on the appeal of your property.
If a neighboring community isn’t maintaining their property well, try installing a fence to block the view. Plant fast-growing trees to block views and install blinds in the rental unit that only open at the top so that the bottom half blocks any neighbor’s mess.
Excessive Noise
Always confront neighbors that are causing loud noise to avoid driving away good tenants. This could be late night parties or early morning power tools. The law says what times of day are acceptable for noise and outside of this could be violating city regulations. Keep your good tenants informed of their rights and the information needed to report to the police any issues with their neighbor’s noise.
Landlords want to do everything possible to keep decent tenants renting from them, so be aware of the driving forces that can push good tenants away and take the necessary steps to eliminate or prevent them.
