Building Positive Relationships with Landlords

Building Positive Relationships with Landlords

ZUNE TH

S AT TA R

Building Positive Relationships with Landlords Establishing a positive relationship with a landlord is not always the first thing that comes to mind for many tenants – when things go wrong, the landlord is an easy target for blame.

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As a tenant, find out how the landlord prefers to communicate, whether this is via email, over the phone or in person.

Understanding how to reach them in times of emergency is vital, as is sharing how you would like to be contacted.

However, a mutually beneficial (and enduring) relationship between the two parties can have a positive impact. Here’s how to cultivate one.

Good Communication As a tenant, find out how the landlord prefers to communicate, whether this is via email, over the phone or in pe rson. Unde rstanding how to reach them in times of emergency is vital, as is sharing how you would like to be contacted. Transparency and honesty are key to a thriving relationship, so bring up any issues promptly and rely on constructive dialogue and communication to resolve them.

Abide by The Rules It might sound simple, but playing by the rules is one of the most effective ways of keeping a cordial relationship with a landlord. From paying rent on time to maintaining a conducive environment for other renters, abiding by the rules eliminates the chances of a strained relationship.

Have Realistic Expectations It is easy to demand a landlord to attend to tenant issues immediately, but they are only human and will have other commitments. As a tenant, be patient and understanding if the issue is less pressing.

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