Tenant Screening for a Better Community

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Reasons and Ways to Hold on to Good Tenants

• Houserie

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Turnover Costs

• When a tenant chooses not to renew their lease,
  it could cost the property owner thousands of
  dollars
• Turnover costs include carpet cleaning, painting,
  rent lost for days vacant, and more

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Clean Up Costs

• When a tenant moves out, the property needs to be
  thoroughly cleaned
• Carpets and appliances need to be cleaned or
  replaced and painting might be needed as well
• Small repairs might be necessary

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Empty Unit Costs

• Loss of rental income
• Advertising costs to find a new tenant
• Fixed costs such as utilities and taxes will
  still have to be paid

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Neighborhood Stigma

• A high tenant turnover rate will have a negative
  impact on the neighborhood/community
• Tenants that have lived in a property a long time
  are more likely to give a positive review

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Good Tenants are Hard to Find

• Tenants with a good credit score and background
  check and who take good care of your property are
  not easy to find
• Its important to keep them happy when you find
  them as tenant turnover is expensive

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Be Accessible

• Tenants are unlikely to renew a lease with an
  absentee landlord
• Respond to all reported issues asap be honest
  and dont delay

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Go Above and Beyond

• Making your property stand out will help your
  tenants choose to stay
• Providing extra services like parking lot
  lighting, commercial garbage bins, and extra
  landscaping and cleaning around the property will
  be welcoming

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Appreciate Your Tenants

• Offer discounts for paying in advance or
  automatic payments and small gifts for special
  occasions
• Be a landlord that is personable and reasonable
  and keep the lines of communication open

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Proper tenant screening will ensure you are
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