For individuals with allergies, it can feel like everything in their home triggers their symptoms. The severity of allergies can vary from mild annoyance to life-threatening. Many people are allergic to pets, and seasonal allergies are even more prevalent. Given this, it’s plausible that at least one tenant in your Frisco single-family homes might be particularly sensitive to some 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. When tenants see the house is dirty from former residents, they might argue it affects their health.
Thus, it’s crucial to invest in professional cleaning and maintenance. Along with routine cleaning, regularly replacing the filters in your rental homes is necessary. 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 should prioritize maintenance, including regular and thorough cleaning, to maintain 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.
Landlords need to clearly outline maintenance expectations in the lease agreement to prevent potential problems. Regular property inspections, offering maintenance resources for tenants, and using professional cleaning services are part of this.
You might want to hire a professional property management company in Frisco to take care of the details. Real Property Management One Source expertly conducts regular evaluations to ensure filters and other maintenance tasks are updated. We also manage the move-out process and get the property ready for the next tenant. Contact us online or at 214-721-0727 for more information.
Originally Published on Feb 22, 2019
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