Tips for Property Management Companies

TIPS FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES GENERAL MANAGEMENT AT A GLANCE It's your job to make sure a property is safe, clean, and inhabitable RENTAL AGREEMENT WHAT TO DO Respect your tenants’ rights to privacy and provide notice before you enter Make sure the property is clean and ready for the next occupant FOR RENT Use a written rental agreement so there are no disputes with the tenant TENANTS AT A GLANCE You want to have reliable tenants, whether you're renting to them for a week or a year RENTAL APPLICATION WHAT TO DO Screen all prospective tenants, including running credit history and checking references CREDIT REPORT A tenant should have a history of paying rent on time A rental application will help you get a clearer picture of prospective tenants MAINTENANCE AT A GLANCE Maintenance is necessary before, during, and after a tenant's stay WHAT TO DO Hire a maintenance supervisor to keep all requests organized and current MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Work with service providers who have a proven record of excellence You'll need to have providers you can trust for: V Deep cleaning V Plumbing V HVAC V Electrical V Landscaping V And more PROVIDED BY: Coastal Cleaning A Division of Connecticut In-Home Assistance, LLC WWW.COASTALCLEANING.NET Sources: www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/ten-tips-landlords-29482.html www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/repairs-maintenance-entry-rented-prem ises-29739.html www.propertymanager.com/2012/04/property-management-maintenance/