Be Responsive
Good tenants are important for effective building management. Being responsive when your tenant has any problem can help build a bond that will keep the tenant around for a while.
Address Problems Immediately
No one likes to wait, so make sure that any of your tenant’s concerns are addressed immediately as keeping him/her waiting can aggravate them.
Try to Please Them
Apart from attending to their concerns, you can please your tenant by sending sweets, or occasionally chatting with them to help them feel more comfortable.
Use Quality Appliances and Materials
Tenants are happier when they live in surroundings where there are quality things. Compromising on the quality of appliances may make them think that your rental property is not good enough.
Ensure Regular Maintenance
Attending to all units regularly will ensure that your tenants do not have any problems in this regard, thereby keeping them happy with your rental property.
Maintain Contact
The relationship between you and your tenant can be a little more friendly than average. Drop in once in a while to say ‘Hello,’ or invite them to group activities and suchlike.
Respect Your Tenant’s Privacy
Give your tenants the privacy they need and make sure that you keep out of their business at inappropriate hours.
Choose Wisely
During the screening process, make sure you get all the details of the applicants and that you assess them before letting out your property. During the interview, confirm with the applicant the duration of the rent.
Honor the Contract
If you make any promises to your tenants, make sure that they materialise as the tenant can sue you if you do not keep up the contract.
Changes in Rent
Do not increase the rent too often. Increments must be made based on the market and not personal choice.