{"id":789,"date":"2021-09-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsinmanagement.com\/blog\/?p=789"},"modified":"2022-03-31T12:29:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T12:29:37","slug":"how-to-form-good-relationships-with-your-rental-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsinmanagement.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/12\/how-to-form-good-relationships-with-your-rental-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Management Series: How To Form Good Relationships With Your Rental Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The only thing better than filling your rental building up with tenants is filling it with happy tenants. And in order to have happy tenants, it’s important for landlords and management to have good relationships with the community. Here are some tips to establish and keep that good relationship with your tenants, so they continue their leases and recommend your building to others.<\/p>\n

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Keep the property clean<\/b><\/p>\n

Tenants won’t feel valued if it seems that you don’t value the property. That means taking care of the grounds, making sure any and all common areas are tidy, and ensuring that even vacant homes are clean during showings. If a property is dirty or unkept, it leaves the impression that the owners don’t care about its condition and, in turn, makes the tenants feel that the property owners don’t care about them. <\/p>\n

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Quickly resolve maintenance issues<\/b><\/p>\n

Maintenance issues are, for the most part, unavoidable. But what’s important is how they’re dealt with. Having a skilled team of technicians and a clear communication plan in case of these issues can make an inconvenience more bearable. It will show your tenants that you value the quality of their experience living in your property, and having an efficient team and plan will help you save money in the long run by not letting the issue run longer than necessary or get worse.<\/p>\n

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Communicate, communicate, communicate<\/b><\/p>\n

Tenants like to be kept in the loop and feel that they can come to you no matter what issue they have concerning their lease. Having an open and consistent line of communication will initiate a relationship of trust and reliability, providing for a consistent and steady tenant\/landlord situation. Setting that standard from the beginning will help to avoid hiccups during their tenure and will result in stellar reviews. <\/p>\n

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Show small acts of appreciation and kindness<\/b><\/p>\n

That saying, “a little goes a long way,” stands true when it comes to a tenant’s rental experience. Consider a welcome gift of paper towels or toilet paper, or a card on their birthday. It shows your sense of compassion and builds a relationship deeper than just a tenant and property manager.<\/p>\n

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By keeping consistent with the above tips, you will not only establish a good relationship with your tenants but it will also help them be happy with their community. And when it comes to keeping leases active and establishing that great reputation, happy tenants are at the core.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"