Tenants & Tenancies
Property Managers and the Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal is supposed to be the last resort for a Property Manager not the first port of call when there is a problem. However, some managers appear to consider the Tribunal and the Courts as their main resource to sort out problems and even spend inordinate amounts of time training their staff in these processes.
How Property Location Affects Tenant Choices
Property location is important to tenants who look to rent in certain areas for specific reasons just as you do when looking to purchase a home. It could be that friends or relatives are nearby or just that the amenities offered in the area suit their lifestyle.
How to handle a tenant complaints letter
One long tenant complaints letter got delivered across town by courier. I am not sure if there have been some sort of new television program encouraging tenants to complain but in the last month?
Direct communication works best with a tenant problem
Face-to-face meetings with tenants is an essential tool for property managers even if the thought of doing it terrifies them. It should not be backed away from as it is by far the most effective method of sorting out a tenant problem be it late payment or damage.
Adult Onesies – Perfect for cold rental properties!
Onesies for Adults might not be your idea of a fashion statement but if the house you’re renting is as drafty as a shopping trolley and ice is forming on the inside of the windows, sacrificing your ambition to be a style icon might be worth the “warm as toast” comfort that a good quality onesie can offer.
Rental Property Quality Affects Tenant Quality
Rental property quality has a significant impact on the kind of tenants that you will be able to attract. You wouldn’t expect someone with professional qualifications (such as a doctor or lawyer) to want to live in a dump, would you?
