{"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
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
One of the greatest pet peeves of landlords is chasing after renters who are unable to pay rents on time. This is a slippery slope for ruining your relationship with your landlord. In a worse case scenario, the landlord can evict<\/a> tenants for not paying rent.<\/p>\n Of course, there might be times when you would need a bit more time to pay your rent to your landlord, but always make sure to inform your landlord at the earliest possible. This allows your landlord to understand your situation, and most landlords would definitely be willing to wait for the rent payment. Most leases explain their late penalties, so while things happen, try not to make it a habit. It will cost you more money, and your relationship.<\/p>\n Landlords appreciate responsible renters who keep their unit and building common areas clean<\/a>. A landlord definitely wouldn\u2019t want to spend additional expenses on cleaning up the property over his renter or fork out additional cash to repair his property. In short, be an accountable renter and be mindful of the property.<\/p>\n While laws vary by area, in New York City<\/a>, landlords have 14 days after the end of the lease to send back a security deposit<\/a>. Additionally, they can send an itemized list that explains why they’re deducting money from the deposit. If the apartment is ruined past normal wear and tear, you will not receive the full deposit.<\/p>\nMaintain Cleanliness<\/h2>\n
Refrain from Making Rental Property Changes<\/h2>\n