Allergy sufferers can feel like everything in their home is constantly setting off their symptoms. Allergies can range from minor inconveniences to life-threatening conditions. Many people are allergic to pets, and seasonal allergies are even more prevalent. Given this information, it’s likely that at least one tenant in your Burlingame single-family homes might be sensitive to certain allergens.
What can landlords do to help tenants with allergies?
Though tenants need to monitor their own allergies, you must ensure your rental home is thoroughly clean 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 aren’t always reliable about deep cleaning the house when they leave. Assuming the house is fully cleaned can lead to unpleasant surprises for you and your new tenant. Should tenants discover the house is dirty from previous renters, they have grounds to claim it affects their health.
Because of this, always ensure professional cleaning and maintenance are done thoroughly. Along with routine cleaning, regularly replacing the filters in your rental homes is necessary. Verify and ensure these tasks are completed, as tenants may neglect them. Furthermore, professional cleaning of the home and carpets will improve its look and extend the flooring’s life.
Potential consequences for property owners
Insufficient cleaning can cause numerous problems for property owners, such as dirt buildup, health risks, and reduced property appeal and value. To ensure long-term quality and desirability, property owners need to prioritize maintenance, including regular and thorough cleaning.
Risks to health and safety, legal problems such as code violations, reduced property value, and negative tenant retention are potential consequences.
Clearly defining maintenance expectations in the lease agreement helps landlords avoid potential consequences. This entails regular property inspections, supplying tenants with maintenance resources, and utilizing professional cleaning services to maintain the property.
Think about hiring a professional property management company in Burlingame to manage the details. At Real Property Management Bay Area, we perform regular assessments to keep filters and other maintenance items updated. We handle move-out processes and prepare the property for the next occupant. Contact us online or at 650-696-1800 for more information.
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