Landlords and tenants alike have rights and obligations that are governed by local and state housing laws and codes. In many cases, new and inexperienced owners don’t have a complete understanding of their responsibilities or their tenants’. Naturally, this can lead to problems involving leasing terms, lease enforcement, and meeting housing codes. Working with a property management company can help you avoid common drawbacks in the world of rental properties as a landlord.
Property managers also work to ensure that renters are holding up their end of the lease and contributing positively to the health of your investment. With the help of a qualified manager from property management firms in Palm Coast it is made simpler and overall less stressful.
Avoiding Illegal Conditions
Property owners have a lot of accountability resting on their shoulders, and staying within legal guidelines is one of the main responsibilities they’re expected to fulfill. Whether you’ve recently purchased your first property, or have become an unplanned landlord, a property manager can assist with setting up a solid, legal rental agreement for tenants to follow. When you’re not educated on the do’s and don’t’s of writing leases, it’s easy to make a mistake that could be construed as illegal. For example, if you add an illegal term that forbids tenants from taking legal action against you, or states that you’re allowed to lockout a tenant without warning if they don’t pay their rent, you are likely to run into legal disputes further down the road.
Housing Codes & Tenants
In addition to providing experienced leasing services, you can rely on the property manager to ensure that your investment is within housing codes and is safe for tenants. Landlords are charged with the duty of making sure tenants have working, accessible amenities at all times, such as water, electricity, plumbing, gas, and heat. Failure to provide amenities can quickly lead to a lawsuit if a tenant is harmed in any way because of a landlord’s negligence. Following through with regular inspections and keeping clients up-to-date on property status are among the many tasks completed by a reliable manager. Property management professionals also make it a point to closely supervise tenant behavior, and ensure that they’re paying rent in a timely manner, causing no disruptions or damage, and abiding by their lease’s restrictions.
AWT Property Management has a talented staff to provide a personal and detail oriented experience from start to finish. Our professional property managers are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Visit online for more information!
