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Methods of Fostering a Positive Environment with Your Tenants


For most property owners and managers the main goals in managing their property is to collect rent, fill vacancies and fix any issues that may arise. Often fostering a warm or inviting relationship between landlord/property owners and their tenants is not on the priority on anyone’s list. For many tenants the only times they would contact their property owners or managers is if there is an issue with their rental property (broken appliance, leak etc.) and the only time the manager or owner would contact the tenant is if rent is late or if it is time to renew a lease.

There are some simple steps that property owners and managers can take that could potentially foster a better relationship with tenants which could result in increasing the desirability of living in their units and making it more likely that if issues do arise in their buildings or rental properties (i.e. water heater breaks etc) that inconveniences their tenants, their tenants may be more likely to be understanding.

Simple Methods for Fostering a Positive Environment within a rental building or property includes:

  • Special Events which will make tenants feel appreciated

  • Tenant appreciation events such as setting up food in your lobby that tenants can enjoy can go a long way.

  • Participating in or setting up a block party can give tenants a chance to talk and get to know each other, their property managers and their supers.

  • Having a System to Communicate Property News and Updates to your tenants

  • Creating a building email list is an easy way to communicate news and updates directly to your tenants

  • Letting tenants know in advance about property maintenance is important to help decrease potential inconvenience that the maintenance may entail

  • Communicating reminders to tenants about contacting the super if there is an issue or removing furniture away from heater in the winter can help save you time and money

  • Updated and Maintained Building Décor will let tenants and prospective renters know you care about how your property looks and how it is treated

  • Hanging up seasonally appropriate decorations helps create an atmosphere of warmth in your building

As a rental property owner or manager these suggestions may seem daunting as resources such as time and money are limited. If that is the case then looking into areas where you can save time and money is going to be essential. RISSOFT property management system’s has essential features that will save you time and money. Compared to other lease management software it is very competitively priced. What really makes it the best commercial property management software is that it was created by a property owner and manager for property owners and managers.

This post is provided by RISSOFT Residential and Commercial Property Management Software, specializing in innovative and cutting-edge property management software for all 50 states. Request a demo or contact us today to receive more information.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as legal advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual legal counsel or consulting your local, state, federal or provincial tenancy laws.

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