Rules, Rules, Rules

By E-Renter Tenant Screening
Posted on November 10, 2008 under Landlord Tips | Be the First to Comment

When creating rules for tenants in your rental properties, keep these things in mind:

• You want your tenants to enjoy living in your property
• You also need to protect yourself.
• Make sure your rules are clearly-written.
• Make sure you use language that does not discriminate based on age or gender.
• Be sure to review your state’s laws when creating your rules.

A good set of rules will help accomplish all your goals, as well as save you time and money.

Using the Rules

• Make sure that each tenant signs a copy of the rules, or a statement that they received and reviewed the rules.
• Be sure to keep a complete record of any behavior that is against the rules, including time and date of the incident and how you found out about the incident.

Keeping records makes it far easier if you ever do need to act because of a problem.