As a landlord, you have to deal with tenants on a regular basis. Sometimes, tenants can become unreasonable and upset. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when dealing with your tenants to ensure that you stay safe during the process. These safety tips are designed for landlords that manage single-family homes and town homes that are not part of an apartment complex.
#1 Meet Potential Renters In A Public Place
If you are meeting a potential renter for the first time, don’t take them straight out to the property where you will be alone with them. First, meet them in a public place such as coffee shop. This will provide you to give them a interest form for your rental and will allow you to get a quick feel for them before you take them out and show them your property one-on-one.
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#3 Let The Potential Tenant In First
When showing off a rental, always allow the potential renter to go in first. Remain aware of your surroundings. If you feel uncomfortable, stay near the exit and make up an excuse or reason to cut the tour short. A fake “emergency” phone call from a friend is not just for dates; it works well when meetings strangers to show your property to as well.
#4 Use A Thorough Screening Process
Next, make sure that you use a thorough screening process for all potential tenants. Do a background check on all applicants. Follow through and call their previous landlords, employer and character references. Being vigilant and going through a thorough screening process is a great way to weed out tenants who may cause trouble down the road.
#5 Don’t Give Tenants Your Home Address
Protect your privacy and your safety; don’t give your tenants your home address. Provide them with either a P.O. Box or drop box for them to drop off their rent payments or allow them to set up electronic deposits.
#6 Communication Is
#1 Meet Potential Renters In A Public Place
If you are meeting a potential renter for the first time, don’t take them straight out to the property where you will be alone with them. First, meet them in a public place such as coffee shop. This will provide you to give them a interest form for your rental and will allow you to get a quick feel for them before you take them out and show them your property one-on-one.
This is also a good time to take a …show more content…
#3 Let The Potential Tenant In First
When showing off a rental, always allow the potential renter to go in first. Remain aware of your surroundings. If you feel uncomfortable, stay near the exit and make up an excuse or reason to cut the tour short. A fake “emergency” phone call from a friend is not just for dates; it works well when meetings strangers to show your property to as well.
#4 Use A Thorough Screening Process
Next, make sure that you use a thorough screening process for all potential tenants. Do a background check on all applicants. Follow through and call their previous landlords, employer and character references. Being vigilant and going through a thorough screening process is a great way to weed out tenants who may cause trouble down the road.
#5 Don’t Give Tenants Your Home Address
Protect your privacy and your safety; don’t give your tenants your home address. Provide them with either a P.O. Box or drop box for them to drop off their rent payments or allow them to set up electronic deposits.
#6 Communication Is