{"id":8993,"date":"2018-07-03T11:14:58","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T15:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=8993"},"modified":"2018-07-03T11:15:01","modified_gmt":"2018-07-03T15:15:01","slug":"how-can-i-get-a-better-relationship-with-my-landlord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/how-can-i-get-a-better-relationship-with-my-landlord\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Form a Better Relationship With My Landlord?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a renter, you may wonder, “how can I form a better relationship with my landlord?” This can be a bit difficult, as you likely do not see and communicate with the landlord often. In larger buildings with management companies, this becomes even more difficult. However, a respectful relationship with the landlord is crucial as it impacts your response time to requests and potential rent increases. If you’re looking for ways to maintain and improve your relationship with your landlord, follow these tips.<\/p>\n

Communication is Key<\/h2>\n

Just as any other relationship we have in our lives, a tenant-landlord relationship is based on good communication. The first step in establishing the foundation of an appropriate relationship is to discuss your expectations and responsibilities with your landlord prior to you moving in. Also, make sure to understand and ask your landlord about the terms or rules which he might have laid out for you. One of the best ways to do this is to go over your lease line by line with your landlord, including all details from lease period to late rent penalties. Through this, you can not only have a clearer idea of what your responsibilities are, you could also avoid breaking the terms and then find yourself in an unpleasant confrontation with your landlord.<\/p>\n

In addition, you should also be mindful of how you make your requests to your landlord. For instance, if you need something fixed in the house, be sure to inform your landlord in a friendly and polite manner. If you would like to have some friends over to hang out with, do also make sure to give your landlord a heads-up beforehand.<\/p>\n

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