People with allergies may feel that every minor thing in their home triggers their symptoms. The impact of allergies can range from a slight inconvenience to a potentially fatal condition. Pet allergies are quite common, and seasonal allergies occur even more often. Considering this, it’s reasonable to expect that at least one tenant in your Gainesville single-family homes may be especially sensitive to certain allergens.
What can landlords do to help tenants with allergies?
While it’s the tenant’s job to monitor their allergies, you must provide a clean rental home for new tenants.
If you permit pets on the property, it’s important to have it thoroughly cleaned between tenants to minimize allergens.
Keep your property professionally maintained
Tenants are often not diligent about deep cleaning the house upon moving out. Believing that everything is clean can lead to unexpected issues for you and your new tenant. If new tenants find the house still dirty from previous tenants, they have a strong case for claiming it affects their health.
Thus, it’s crucial to invest in professional cleaning and maintenance. Alongside regular cleaning, ensure filters in your rental homes are changed frequently. It’s crucial to confirm these tasks are done, as tenants may overlook them. Professional cleaning of the home and carpets will both enhance its appearance and lengthen the life of the flooring.
Potential consequences for property owners
Insufficient cleaning leads to various issues for property owners, like dirt buildup, potential health risks, and reduced property appeal and value. Property owners must focus on maintenance, including thorough and frequent cleaning, to keep their property’s long-term quality and appeal.
Potential consequences involve health and safety risks, legal implications like code violations, decreased property value, and poor tenant retention.
To avoid potential issues, landlords should clearly state maintenance expectations in the lease agreement. This involves regular property inspections, offering resources for tenants to handle maintenance issues, and using professional cleaning services to maintain the property.
It’s worth considering a professional property management company in Gainesville to manage the details. At Real Property Management Stellar, we perform regular assessments to keep filters and other maintenance items updated. We also take care of move-out procedures and get the property ready for the next tenant. Contact us online or at 404-375-4639 for more information.
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