My parents have two rental houses that I manage. Seems we always have one good renter and one bad renter who just doesn’t understand how renting works. They talk to me like they own the place. The courts give them months and months without paying when I finally evict them for non payment. One even got a free court paid attorney to fight eviction after she hadn’t paid for 6 month. Judge gave her 3 months to move. Plus she totally trashed the house. Life’s just upside down right now.
Having great rental references is as valuable as good credit. ....I have wonderful references and the former landlords often had said they were sad I was moving. Likely because every rental place I’ve improved and never late on rent. The one in now I put in new carpet, painted throughout, unfinished doors finished and varnished, and make my own repairs when needed. Every apartment I’ve left is in better shape than when I’ve moved in.
Why do I go the extra mile...because landlords want good tenants and will go out of their way to satisfy and keep them. This landlord bought me a new outdoor grill for the deck and has never once raised my rent. I took this apartment under a 6 month lease, I’ve been here now 16 years! Currently repainting and carpeting, also putting in new stove and refrigerator all at my expense. I’m paying for this because my rent has not been raised and will leave these new appliances should I leave.